Nelson Rhodehouse House

The Nelson Rhodehouse House is a historic house located in the Cotuit village of Barnstable, Massachusetts.

Nelson Rhodehouse House
131 Main Street
Nelson Rhodehouse House is located in Cape Cod
Nelson Rhodehouse House
Nelson Rhodehouse House is located in Massachusetts
Nelson Rhodehouse House
Nelson Rhodehouse House is located in the United States
Nelson Rhodehouse House
Location131 Main Street,
Barnstable, Massachusetts
Coordinates41°38′2″N 70°26′59″W / 41.63389°N 70.44972°W / 41.63389; -70.44972
Built1858
ArchitectCharles Baxter, Housewright
Architectural styleGreek Revival
MPSBarnstable MRA
NRHP reference No.87000308[1]
Added to NRHPMarch 13, 1987

Description and history

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The 1+12-story wood-frame house was built c. 1858 by Charles Baxter, a housewright, who sold it soon thereafter to Nelson Rhodehouse, a mariner.[2] The house is a fine example of Greek Revival style, with a distinctive side entrance located in a porch that is recessed under the gable. The house is finished in flushboarding, giving the appearance of masonry, with corner pilasters.[3]

The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 13, 1987.[1]

 

 

  Photo of Captain Nelson Rhodehouse, c. 1900

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. April 15, 2008.
  2. ^ Deyo, Simeon L. 1890. History of Barnstable County, Massachusetts. New York: H. W. Blake & Co. p. 448
  3. ^ "MACRIS inventory record for Nelson Rhodehouse House". Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Retrieved 2014-05-04.