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Wentworth--Gardner House

Wentworth--Gardner House is a historic place in Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on November 24, 1968, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 68000012.

Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New HampshireListed November 24, 1968NRIS #68000012★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Wentworth--Gardner House?

The Wentworth-Gardner House is a historic mid-Georgian house built in 1760 and located at 50 Mechanic Street in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States. The house is operated as a museum by the Wentworth-Gardner Historic House Association. It is one of the finest extant examples of high-style Georgian architecture in New England, and played a role in the architectural preservation movement of the early 20th century. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1968.

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The record

Listing details

Name
Wentworth--Gardner House
City
Portsmouth
County
Rockingham County
State
New Hampshire
Listed on the National Register
November 24, 1968
NRIS reference number
68000012
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
43.07437, -70.75022
When was Wentworth--Gardner House listed on the National Register?

Wentworth--Gardner House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 24, 1968.

Where is Wentworth--Gardner House located?

Wentworth--Gardner House is located in Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire at approximately 43.07437, -70.75022. See the map above.

Is Wentworth--Gardner House a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Wentworth--Gardner House is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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