John Whippie House - Smithfield RI
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nomadwillie
N 41° 53.230 W 071° 30.346
19T E 292104 N 4640284
Located on Whipple Rd, a stone throw from the mills. Built 1752
Waymark Code: WMVQT8
Location: Rhode Island, United States
Date Posted: 05/19/2017
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On Whipple Rd. opposite the front of the stone mill is the John Whipple House, built in 1752 by Thomas Owen, one of the first settlers in Georgiaville. On the front lawn of this two-and-one-half-story, gray frame structure, is a beautiful buttonwood tree.
Source: p.387 Rhode Island, A Guide to the Smallest State, 1937
Earliest Recorded Date of Construction: 01/01/1752
Architectural Period/Style: Georgian
Type of Building e.g. Country House, Stately Home, Manor:
Country Home
Interesting Historical Facts or Connections:
Featured in American Guide Series
Contributing Property Georgiaville Historic District
Listed Building Status (if applicable): Excellent
Main Material of Construction: Wood
Private/Public Access: Private
Rating: 
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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