Jonathan Hamilton House - South Berwick ME
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member nomadwillie
N 43° 12.780 W 070° 48.930
19T E 352532 N 4786068
Built between 1787 and 1788, by Jonathan Hamilton, a merchant from Portsmouth NH. It is also a National Historic Landmark.
Waymark Code: WMQ8DW
Location: Maine, United States
Date Posted: 01/09/2016
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Dragontree
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It is a well preserved example of a Georgian county house and sits on the a bend of the Salmon Falls River. The house itself is almost square in its footprint with four brick chimneys contributing to its symmetry.

The land was purchased by Jonathan Hamilton in 1783, a merchant that had profited from privateering during the American Revolution. The site is known as Pipe Stave Landing, a perfect place for landing goods from his ships. Hamilton died in 1802 and the property was sold out his family in 1815. It was owned by the Goodwin family, who farmed the 50 acres surrounding the house, letting the mansion fall into disrepair. In 1898 the house was sold Emily Tyson who restored the house and remained in her family until 1949. At that time the home was given to the Society for Preservation of New England Antiquities, now called Historic New England. It is operated as a house museum between June and October.
Earliest Recorded Date of Construction: 01/01/1787

Architectural Period/Style: Georgian

Type of Building e.g. Country House, Stately Home, Manor:
Country Mansion


Interesting Historical Facts or Connections:
A National Historic Landmark


Listed Building Status (if applicable): Excellent

Main Material of Construction: Wood

Private/Public Access: Private

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Additional Dates of Construction: Not listed

Architect (if known): Not listed

Landscape Designer (if known): Not listed

Admission Fee (if applicable): Not Listed

Opening Hours (if applicable): Not listed

Related Website: Not listed

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