Designated a National Historic Landmark, the Jonathan Hamilton House is an excellent example of the Georgian style in a rural setting. The house, which overlooks the Salmon Falls River, is two-and-a-half stories and sheathed in clapboard siding with a hipped roof with dormers and four tall chimneys. The symmetrical facade has some unique features including a central door topped by a pediment and flanked by ornate pilasters and sidelights. Directly above the door is a tall rounded arch window composed of many small panes of glass. The east, west, and south sides all have similar entries with a rounded arched window above. These large rounded windows flood the interior with light. Hamilton was a merchant from Portsmouth, New Hampshire. He purchased this property which sits on Pipe Stave Point on the Salmon Falls River in 1783, and lived in the dwelling until his death in 1802. The house actually stood vacant from 1815-1839. Eventually, the residence and 110 acres of land were acquired by Emily D. Tyson. In 1949, Tyson's daughter, Mrs. Henry G. Vaughan, willed the house to Historic New England, who currently offers tours of the house year round.
Year Listed: 1970
National Historic Landmark Designated: 1970
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