Captain Joseph Mowry House - Smithfield RI - Pre-Victorian Historic Homes on Waymarking.com

At 7 m. is the junction with unpaved Brayton Rd.
Left 0.2 m. on Brayton Rd. is the junction with John Mowry Rd.; right here to the Captain Joseph Mowry House (L), 0.3 m., a two-and-one-half-story clapboard structure with a one-story lean-to. Two brick chimneys rise from the ends of the gable roof; the house has two plain entrance doors. There is a cell-like compartment once used as slave quarters in the cellar of this old house (1701), and a wellsweep in the front yard.

Source: p.386 Rhode Island, A Guide to the Smallest State, 1937

Brayon Rd is paved today, where the turnoff to John Mowry Rd is located. While John Mowry Rd ispaved it is still narrow and uneven, as if they simply laid tar over the carriage and horse trail. The house is in great condition, which the owners appear to own horses. Newer homes have been built around the property. Bryant University is just down the street, however traffic can not to pass onto the university property via John Mowry Rd, since the road simply ends, At one time I am sure this open.

Earliest Recorded Date of Construction: 01/01/1701 Architectural Period/Style: Georgian Type of Building e.g. Country House, Stately Home, Manor: Country Home Interesting Historical Facts or Connections: Featured in the American Guide Series 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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