New England was one of the earliest settled areas in the Americas – and has the old architecture to match.
With the seeds of the United States having been planted way back in 1620, there are more than a few historically significant locations around the region.
Sites of historic events are one thing – battles, treaties, first contact with Native Americans, etc. but what about buildings? Even today, the average life expectancy of most buildings is 50 to 60 years, according to MIT Architecture. It would only be shorter the further back in time you go.
But in a region full of old buildings, which is the oldest in our home state of New Hampshire? It’s right here in Portsmouth.
The Richard Jackson House
The oldest building in the Granite State, the Jackson House in Portsmouth dates back to 1664, built by Richard Jackson, a woodworker, farmer, and mariner.
The oldest building in the Granite State, the Jackson House in Portsmouth dates back to 1664, built by Richard Jackson, a woodworker, farmer, and mariner.
Like houses of a similar age, it’s seen its fair share of modifications since it was originally built. Succeeding generations added a lean-to by 1715, along with more additions in the 1700s and 1800s to accommodate different family groups sharing the house at once.
The property remained with the Jackson family for seven generations, until 1924 when it was acquired by William Sumner Appleton, founder of the non-profit Historic New England that maintains the building.
Can I visit the Jackson House?
The Jackson House is located at 76 Northwest St., Portsmouth. It’s open for tours during the summer on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month from June to October.
The 45-minute guided tours are held from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tickets cost $10 for adults, $9 for seniors, and $5 for students and children. Members of Historic New England can attend free.
This article originally appeared on Telegram & Gazette: Oldest building in NH is older than the U.S. Here’s where it is
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