1 South Street, undated

Collection Name:

George W. Perry Scrapbooks

Title:

1 South Street, undated

Creator:

Perry, George W., 1891-1971

Creator Role:

Collector

Accession / Call Number:

1974.045

Object ID:

1974.045.11.030

Type of Material:

graphic material

Physical Description:

1 photograph

Language:

English

Scope and Content:

Undated photographic print of 1 South Street in Concord, NH. The caption notes the house was built before 1856. A photocopy of the rest of the caption states, "1856 this house was the home of Thomas W. Stewart of the firm of T. W. & J. H. stewart, merchant tailors, Rumford block. He was uncle of Miss Grace Stewart. 1878 Walker Harriman, Ex. Governor made this his home when he was Naval Officer Boson Custom House. He purchased this house in the spring of 1872, where he lived in quiet enjoyment of a comfortable fortune. He was the orator of the day at the Centennial Celebration in Concord, July 4, 1876. He died July 25, 1884. His widow lived in this house until her death about 1901. His youngest son Benjamin E. born October 1854 studied medicine until her death about 1901. He commenced practice in Manchester the following winter. His health suddenly failing him in June 1878, he was compelled to relinquish his practice. In April, 1879, he married Jessie B. Farmer of Manchester, N.H. He died soon after and his widow lived at this address with her mother, she died in 1940. 1941 Tracey and Gill, physicans [physicians] took over the house."

Subjects:

Dwellings

Locations:

Concord, NH

People:

Perry, George W., 1891-1971

Terms of Use:

For permission to reproduce or publish material from this collection, please contact the New Hampshire Historical Society. Researchers are responsible for following all copyright and intellectual property laws.

Credit Line:

Gift of May Nutter.

Restrictions:

Available for research.

Level Description:

Item

Box Number:

2