Walcott house - Cumberland RI - Pre-Victorian Historic Homes on Waymarking.com

Walcott house: Said to have been erected by John Walcott before 1750, this two-story, center-chimney, flank-gable structure was owned by his son, Benjamin Walcott, at the time of the Revolution, and subsequently by Benjamin’s son John. Porches have been added to both the front and hack. -The northern end of the house possesses a notable Greek Revival entrance with sidelights. The doorway trim has shoulders and slightly battered flanks. Serving as a cornice is a wide cyma recta moulding decorated with antliemions and other Greek-insprired designs.

Earliest Recorded Date of Construction: 01/01/1720 Architectural Period/Style: Federal Type of Building e.g. Country House, Stately Home, Manor: Country Home Interesting Historical Facts or Connections: Listed on National Register of Historic Places Main Material of Construction: Wood Private/Public Access: Private Related Website: [Web Link] Rating: Additional Dates of Construction: Not listed Architect (if known): Not listed Landscape Designer (if known): Not listed Listed Building Status (if applicable): Not listed Admission Fee (if applicable): Not Listed Opening Hours (if applicable): Not listed

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