Most reviewed Architectural Buildings in New Hampshire
4.5Castle in the Clouds(635 reviews) - Good value Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Architectural Buildings
Castle in the Clouds offers tours of the historic 1914 mansion, on-site dining at The Carriage House Restaurant, community programs and events, rental space for weddings and private events, horseback riding at the nearby Riding in the Clouds, and access to 28 miles of walking or hiking trails with waterfalls.See more..
4.5Zimmerman House(163 reviews) - Loved it - the highlight of our day - good job by docents Tamar and Dorthy Architectural Buildings
This is the only Wright designed house open to the public in New England. Advance reservations are strongly encouraged as tour groups are small and tours fill quickly. Guests leave from the front of the Currier Museum of Art at 150 Ash Street and travel via motor coach to the Zimmerman House.See more..
4.0Belknap Mill(37 reviews) - Fall foliage Saturday: Architectural Buildings
This mill, no longer active, is one of the oldest of its kind in America, built in 1823.See more..
4.0Milton Town Hall(1 review) - FORMER CHURCH TURNED TOWN HALL Spent < 1 hour Architectural Buildings
Driving through Milton Rt. 125, the Town Hall caught my eye. With a triangular window on the tower over the entrance, It resembled a church more than a municipal building. That window appeared to be or have been a trinity window. From research with the historical society, I later learned that it was a former church that had a fire and was rebuilt. The town later bought it in 2005. Other records revealed hat it was rebuilt in 1974. Its 1900’s construction explained why I saw elements of Georgian, Federal, and Italianate architecture in the building’s features. And, that's why it has the look of a New England white clapboard church. It was one. I particularly like the way it's situated on its lot facing northbound traffic as well as the trinity window and the portico entrance in front of the tower. I rate Milton Town Hall at 4.0 and recommend taking note of the architectural features when passing. If you found this review helpful, please click THANK below.See more..
4.0Langdon Pubic Library(1 review) - HISTORIC RED BRICK LIBRARY BUILDING IN A PICTURESQUE SETTING Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings Dedicated in 1893, Langdon Pubic Library is one of the Town of Newington’s older historic buildings located in the town’s former center along with other buildings dating as far back at 1712. Woodbury Langdon donated some 2,000 books as an incentive to build it. When traveling through Newington, I frequently make the two-mile detour off the Spaulding Turnpike to see the library, the 1712 Newington Town Church, and some other nearby historic buildings. The stop here is a step back in time to the late Victorian Era. As a historian, I appreciate the preservation of this and the other nearby historic buildings. From time to time, the library has shown films by producer-director Louis de Rochemont, a famous two-time Academy Award-winner who lived in Newington. He was also well-known for his "March of Time" newsreels shown in movie theaters. For its scenic setting and architecture, I rate the Newington Town Church at 4.0 and recommend a visit to see it and the nearby buildings. If you found this review helpful, please click THANK below.See more..
4.0Newington Town Church(1 review) - HISTORIC CLASSIC WHITE NEW ENGLAND CHURCH Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings • Churches & Cathedrals
Historically, the present-day Newington Town Church, United Church of Christ was known as the Meeting House and later as the Newington Congregational Church. Built in 1712, it is the oldest church in the United States to be continuously operated by Congregationalists. The original style was Federal. During renovations in 1838, the two-section bell tower with pinnacles, sometimes called finials, was added. These reflect the Greek Revival style. Newington Town Church is a classic pretty white New England church. When traveling through Newington, I frequently make the two-mile detour off the Spaulding Turnpike to see this church and some other nearby buildings in the town’s former center. The stop here is a step back in time to the Colonial and Early American periods which are my primary interests in history. The 1838 additions give me insight into construction styles that some of my ancestors saw in the years following their 1832 arrival in New England. As a historian, I appreciate the preservation work that goes into maintaining this and the other buildings. In 2012, I celebrated the church’s 300th anniversary with the congregation. For its scenic setting and classic architecture, I rate the Newington Town Church at 4.50 and recommend a visit to see it and the surrounding buildings. If you found this review helpful, please click THANK below.See more..
4.0Newington Old Town Hall(1 review) - HISTORIC TOWN HALL THAT HOUSED A SCHOOL Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings The red brick Old Town Hall was built during the Victorian Era in 1872. It also contained a school for all 8 grades. It is adjacent to the Langdon Public Library. When traveling through Newington, I frequently make the two-mile detour off the Spaulding Turnpike to see the 1712 Newington Town Church, this Old Town Hall, the library, and some other nearby historic buildings. Visiting the cluster of buildings here is a step back in time. As a historian, I appreciate the preservation of this and the other nearby historic buildings. On my most recent visit, I met a town employee who told me that his father attended school at the Old Town Hall and that he attended the Stone School across the street until sometime in the 1950’s after Pease Air Force Base came in, and the noise from the military jets forced the town to build a new school further away. For its historic value, setting, and well-kept condition, I rate the Old Town Hall at 4.25 and recommend a visit to this and the other nearby historic buildings. If you found this review helpful, please click THANK below.See more..
4.0St Michael Parish Church(1 review) - MID-CENTURY RENDITION OF GREEK REVIVAL ARCHITECTURE Architectural Buildings • Churches & Cathedrals
St. Michael Roman Catholic Community Church was built in 1957 and dedicated in 1958. It is built of red brick and is a fine example of a mid-century version of the classic Greek Revival style of architecture with its symmetrical shape, pilasters, columns, a porch entry, triangular shape of the front entrance, and decorated cornices and friezes. I happened upon this church when I visited the Gale Park War Memorial & Park across the street. It was a pleasant surprise to find it. For its well-executed modern version of Greek Revival architecture, I rate St. Michael Roman Catholic Community Church at 4.25. If you found this review helpful, please click THANK below.See more..
4.0Dover Post Office(1 review) - RARE EXAMPLE OF BEAUX-ARTS ARCHITECTURE IN THE SEACOAST REGION Spent < 1 hour Architectural Buildings • Government Buildings
The Dover Post Office, built in 1911 with additions in the 1960’s and 1970’s, is a rare example of Beaux-Arts architecture in the Seacoast Region. I think it’s a refreshing sight that breaks up the sameness of red brick and white clapboard Federal and Georgian style commercial buildings, churches, and homes throughout the area. I like the large windows with the adornments above the tops; and, I particularly like the detailed draped garland above the center window. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. I rate the architecture of the Dover Post Office at 4.25 and recommend taking note of it when passing by. If you found this review helpful, please click THANK below.See more..
