Samuel Coffin Eastman House, undated

Collection Name:

George W. Perry Scrapbooks

Title:

Samuel Coffin Eastman House, undated

Creator:

Perry, George W., 1891-1971

Creator Role:

Collector

Accession / Call Number:

1974.045

Object ID:

1974.045.67.098

Type of Material:

graphic material

Physical Description:

1 photograph

Language:

English

Scope and Content:

Undated photographic print of the Samuel Coffin Eastman house at 161 North Main Street in Concord, NH. The caption states, "Samuel Coffin Eastman House 161 North State Street Built about 1864 Mr. Eastman was born in Concord July 11, 1837. He was a great grandson of Capt. Ebenezer Eastman who was the first settler of Concord, then the 'Plantation of PennyCook' in 1731. He studied law with Josiah Minot and graduated from Harvard Law School in 1859, and commenced practicing in Concord. Was interested in First Insurance Companies, New Hampshire Saving Bank, Railroads. July 11, 1861 Mary Greene of Providence, R. I., she died October 19, 1895. They had one child Mary Eastman who lived with her father until her death December 25, 1913. In 1911 Mary founded the Friendly Club also gave them her summer place on the Contoocook River for outings. Edward J. Gallagher publisher of the New Hampshire Patriot newspaper, lived int his house in the twenties. 1930 the Misses Clara H. and Gracia Dewey made it into a rest home called 'Deweyholm' The building was sold and razed in 1957 to make room for Campagnes' Super Market."

Subjects:

Dwellings

Locations:

Concord, NH

People:

Perry, George W., 1891-1971

Terms of Use:

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Credit Line:

Gift of May Nutter.

Restrictions:

Available for research.

Level Description:

Item

Box Number:

13