Arguably the most handsome mansion in the Seacoast region, this is considered one of the nation’s best examples of Georgian architecture. The 1760 home features many period elements, including pronounced quoins (blocks on the building’s corners), pedimented window caps, plank sheathing (to make the home appear as if made of masonry), an elaborate doorway with Corinthian pilasters, a broken scroll, and a paneled door topped with a pineapple, the symbol of hospitality. Perhaps most memorable is its scale—though a grand home of the Colonial era, it’s modest in scope; some architectural circles today may not consider it much more than a pool house. Admission also gets you in to the Tobias Lear House, another Georgian mini-mansion on the same block.
Portsmouth, NH
Travel Guide
Portsmouth, NH› Attraction
Wentworth-Gardner House
50 Mechanic St., Portsmouth, USA
Our Rating
Neighborhood
Around Town
Hours
June–Oct Thurs–Mon 11am–4pm. Closed Nov–May.
Transportation
Phone
603/436-4406
Prices
$6 adults, $3 children 6–14, children 5 and under free.
Web site
Wentworth-Gardner House
From rose gardens on Marcy St. across from Strawbery Banke, walk south 1 block, turn left toward bridge, make a right before crossing bridge; house is down the block on your right.
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50 Mechanic St., Portsmouth USA Portsmouth, NHNote: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.