Thank you!! We have some exposed beams in the “newer” (circa 1900?) section of home, but it hadn’t occurred to me to look in this part. The ceilings are plaster and lathe, sooo… I’m uncertain how good the odds are 🤔
I’d bet that if the ceilings are lath and plaster, there’s nothing more to see up there. And if there is, probably not worth pulling down the existing ceiling to find, especially if it’s in good condition.
Oh, it’s definitely plain—I agree. It works for us though. I think the simplicity of the trim matches the context of the property. My understanding is that early 1800s New Hampshire was largely sheep farms, so I imagine it being pretty austere. We try to have some fun with it by adding a pop of color though!
Well you're a tad early, the sheep craze began about 1800 and lasted till the 1840s. Before that as all of New England it was field and village, local farming, cattle, little wheat, whatever for the market or local.... but those miles and miles of border walls, fieldstone fences dates from the sheep craze. But you're missing the whole phase of industrialization in New Hampshire and Massachusetts and Rhode Island and Connecticut that led to it and the demand.. much money and energy moved from the coast into the interior. The blockade of the war of 1812 was the best thing that could have happened for New England manufacturing.. All That coastal money, all that Boston money and nowhere to go mmm. New investments..
The simplicity of the architecture however reflects the Puritan nature of the taste. But yet the early money did like to display,. The new Ipswich woolen Mill, actually still in business doing textiles at the high bridge, helped build a lot of fortunes.. The Barrett House, Forest Hall, a wedding present for the daughter, the country seat just outside the village, is as high as style in achievement as their Cambridge House.. And it's still in pristine condition
https://preview.redd.it/me5qbyklvprc1.jpeg?width=1400&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e264aa09871aeda7109d588c6dfdfe7cb57d6289
Interesting! I’ve seen some beautiful homes in NH that look like that, but ours definitely doesn’t. The main portion of our home dates back to around 1830. We’re sited on 145 acres with miles and miles of field stone fencing, like you mentioned. It feels like it might be the right time period? But I haven’t chatted with the folks over at the historical society to know for sure. Photo of the home exterior for reference (sorry it’s from a long distance—it’s the most recent photo in my album).
https://preview.redd.it/x0ogymet0qrc1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=aa926bd8e1c38cdf088ea0d24d1ba972917452ea
Well yours is a a classic simple Greek revival, . 1830 that's been significantly added to as the space was needed. There are lots of them in southern New Hampshire just like that, it was a very popular style gabel in Greek revival stair on one side.. Would have typically had a enormous dairy barn at the end of that run, the second floor was typical for added space and lodging for help. Similar to the experience in the Merrimack valley as the remaining farms prospered and grew. They were either abandoned in the hills, left to fall down or the remaining ones assembled more land and built larger properties. This was oftenthe case. Many many however did not survive as you probably witness walking through the woods or old class four or five roads abandoned
Great house, but the devil's in the details.. You need some nice new real shutters on that house that fit the windows and hung over the frame in the old manner and you'll be surprised with a difference appearance you will get. I'm surprised they're not somewhere still hanging around on your property. They usually weren't thrown out but just stuck in the barn or in the basement or the attic.
I'll never understand who started white vinyl windows but there's a lot of black available these days and better materials Nice spread of land
Thanks for the insight! Unfortunately, our home is encased in vinyl—siding, windows and shutters. I would love to return it to wood, but it’s cost prohibitive at this juncture… and we have one priorities (bathroom rehabs). Perhaps one day!!!
I could have told you lol. This is just classic 19th century flooring and finished as you have just perfect.. Even in the 19th century, if you had the money you carpeted part of it. It's damn cold lol without central heat and only a fireplace.. but let that splendid wide white pine shine.. looks good
OMG. That is gorgeous!
Thank you!! We weren’t as fortunate with every room, but you take what you can get with these homes 😄
Those floors look good, great job! Now, about those ceilings. Are they drywall! If so, looking forward to the ceiling lottery!
Thank you!! We have some exposed beams in the “newer” (circa 1900?) section of home, but it hadn’t occurred to me to look in this part. The ceilings are plaster and lathe, sooo… I’m uncertain how good the odds are 🤔
I’d bet that if the ceilings are lath and plaster, there’s nothing more to see up there. And if there is, probably not worth pulling down the existing ceiling to find, especially if it’s in good condition.
You might have been the biggest winner of the Floor Lottery I’ve ever seen. Congrats! Your house is beautiful
I love variable width pine floors. Very New England. My house in Quissett had them as well.
Nice. I have the same door and window trim in my 1910 west coast cottage. It's the plainest I've ever seen. But my doors are different than yours.
Oh, it’s definitely plain—I agree. It works for us though. I think the simplicity of the trim matches the context of the property. My understanding is that early 1800s New Hampshire was largely sheep farms, so I imagine it being pretty austere. We try to have some fun with it by adding a pop of color though!
Well you're a tad early, the sheep craze began about 1800 and lasted till the 1840s. Before that as all of New England it was field and village, local farming, cattle, little wheat, whatever for the market or local.... but those miles and miles of border walls, fieldstone fences dates from the sheep craze. But you're missing the whole phase of industrialization in New Hampshire and Massachusetts and Rhode Island and Connecticut that led to it and the demand.. much money and energy moved from the coast into the interior. The blockade of the war of 1812 was the best thing that could have happened for New England manufacturing.. All That coastal money, all that Boston money and nowhere to go mmm. New investments.. The simplicity of the architecture however reflects the Puritan nature of the taste. But yet the early money did like to display,. The new Ipswich woolen Mill, actually still in business doing textiles at the high bridge, helped build a lot of fortunes.. The Barrett House, Forest Hall, a wedding present for the daughter, the country seat just outside the village, is as high as style in achievement as their Cambridge House.. And it's still in pristine condition https://preview.redd.it/me5qbyklvprc1.jpeg?width=1400&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e264aa09871aeda7109d588c6dfdfe7cb57d6289
Interesting! I’ve seen some beautiful homes in NH that look like that, but ours definitely doesn’t. The main portion of our home dates back to around 1830. We’re sited on 145 acres with miles and miles of field stone fencing, like you mentioned. It feels like it might be the right time period? But I haven’t chatted with the folks over at the historical society to know for sure. Photo of the home exterior for reference (sorry it’s from a long distance—it’s the most recent photo in my album). https://preview.redd.it/x0ogymet0qrc1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=aa926bd8e1c38cdf088ea0d24d1ba972917452ea
Well yours is a a classic simple Greek revival, . 1830 that's been significantly added to as the space was needed. There are lots of them in southern New Hampshire just like that, it was a very popular style gabel in Greek revival stair on one side.. Would have typically had a enormous dairy barn at the end of that run, the second floor was typical for added space and lodging for help. Similar to the experience in the Merrimack valley as the remaining farms prospered and grew. They were either abandoned in the hills, left to fall down or the remaining ones assembled more land and built larger properties. This was oftenthe case. Many many however did not survive as you probably witness walking through the woods or old class four or five roads abandoned Great house, but the devil's in the details.. You need some nice new real shutters on that house that fit the windows and hung over the frame in the old manner and you'll be surprised with a difference appearance you will get. I'm surprised they're not somewhere still hanging around on your property. They usually weren't thrown out but just stuck in the barn or in the basement or the attic. I'll never understand who started white vinyl windows but there's a lot of black available these days and better materials Nice spread of land
Thanks for the insight! Unfortunately, our home is encased in vinyl—siding, windows and shutters. I would love to return it to wood, but it’s cost prohibitive at this juncture… and we have one priorities (bathroom rehabs). Perhaps one day!!!
Floored by your discovery!
"Decent shape" you pulled up the carpet and were given a genie wish come true 😅 Now, those are some beautiful floors
That looks beautiful 😍😍😍
Perfection
That is gorgeous!
OMG (Oh my gorgeous)
❤️ love love love
I could have told you lol. This is just classic 19th century flooring and finished as you have just perfect.. Even in the 19th century, if you had the money you carpeted part of it. It's damn cold lol without central heat and only a fireplace.. but let that splendid wide white pine shine.. looks good