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Wentworth-Gardner And Tobias Lear Houses
Portsmouth New Hampshire Historic Site

  
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NameWentworth-Gardner And Tobias Lear Houses
Address50 Mechanic St
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Brief DescriptionWentworth Lear Historic Houses
TypeAttraction
CategoryHistoric Site
DescriptionThe Wentworth-Gardner and Tobias Lear Houses and their accompanying 18th century warehouse are located in the heart of Portsmouth's historic South End. This area includes the Strawbery Banke Museum and the fabulous Gundalow sailing experience. We are under ten minutes by car from the Portsmouth Traffic Circle and an easy walk from downtown shops and restaurants. Open from mid-June to mid-October. Please check our website for current year opening dates and times.

The Wentworth-Gardner House is the finest example of Georgian Colonial architecture in the area. Built as a wedding present in 1760, the view of the Little Harbor area of Portsmouth is enchanting. The Tobias Lear House, circa 1740, was the family home of Pres. George Washington's private secretary. Washington had tea in this very house when he visited Portsmouth in the fall of 1789. A colonial manse typical of the merchant class of this era, the contrast with the later Wentworth-Garner House is very interesting to observe.
Phone 1(603) 436-4406
Emailwentworthlear@gmail.com
Handicapped AccessibleNo
Time Allowance60 to 90 minutes
Websitewww.wentworthgardnerandlear.org
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Last Updated2/8/2019
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