3 South Street, undated

Collection Name:

George W. Perry Scrapbooks

Title:

3 South Street, undated

Creator:

Perry, George W., 1891-1971

Creator Role:

Collector

Accession / Call Number:

1974.045

Object ID:

1974.045.11.031

Type of Material:

graphic material

Physical Description:

1 photograph

Language:

English

Scope and Content:

Undated photographic print of Matthew Harvey's house at 3 South Street in Concord, NH. The caption states, "3 South Street 1853 This house was the home of Matthew Harvey Governor of New Hampshire 1830-1831." A photocopy of the rest of the caption states, "In the Concord directory it lists him as -- Judge Matthew Harvey, home north end of South street -- in 1856 he had moved to 162 State street. 1860 same address. also same in 1864, Judge of the U. S. District Court home at 162 State street. He died on April 7, 1866. His wife Margaret died August 9, 1864 age 81 years. Howard M. Cook in his Wayside Jottings has this to say 'At the corner of Pleasant and South Streets was the home of Governor Walter Harriman, who was one of the best stump speakers. House next south, was formerly the residence of Judge Matthew Harvey, who was a governor in the thirlies [thirties]. (1830-1831)"

Subjects:

Dwellings

Locations:

Concord, NH

People:

Perry, George W., 1891-1971 , Harvey, Matthew, 1781-1866

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