137. Barrett House
House, in the village of New Ipswich, NH
erected 1980
Forest Hall
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137. Barrett House | ||
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| located on NH123A, just south of the Barrett House, in the village of New Ipswich, NH |
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"Built in 1800 by Charles Barrett, as a residence for
his son, Charles, Jr., 'Forest Hall' as it was known, pays tribute to the Barrett family and to the
19th century textile industry. The Barrett textile mills, located in Bank Village, produced cotton
fabric for domestic and export usage. This house demonstrates fine federal architecture and testifies
to the skill of local craftsmen." erected 1980 |
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Forest Hall |
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