Robertson -- Kent House, 24 South Spring Street, undated

Collection Name:

George W. Perry Scrapbooks

Title:

Robertson -- Kent House, 24 South Spring Street, undated

Creator:

Perry, George W., 1891-1971

Creator Role:

Collector

Accession / Call Number:

1974.045

Object ID:

1974.045.12.005

Type of Material:

graphic material

Physical Description:

1 photograph

Language:

English

Scope and Content:

Undated photographic print of the Robertson-Kent house at 24 South Spring Street in Concord, NH. The caption states, "Robertson -- Kent House. 24 South Spring Street. This house was built before 1816 by Capt. Peter Robertson. It stood on the northeast part of what is now the State House yard. On June 13, 1859, the South Church at the corner of Main and Pleasant street burned. The society wanted a new location and selected the site of Col. William Austin Kent's home on Pleasant street. The building was moved sometime after June 1859 and May 1860, for the corner-stone was laid May 3, 1860. The house was moved to South Spring street, where it now stands, 1955. The lot contained about wo acres, and from-erly belonged to the estate of Peter Green, Esq. In 1816 this house had to be moved to make room for the new state house. the house was sold to Col. William Austin Kent, the lot he selected was on Pleasant street site of South Church. June 22, 1825, General LaFayette was a guest of Mr. Kent and honored this house with his presence. A great number of ladies and gentlemen had the pleasure of a private introduction to him."

Subjects:

Dwellings , Trees

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