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New Hampshire State House (Portsmouth) |
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Located at the Parade in Portsmouth, now called Market Square. Built 1758-60, with alterations in 1764-6, and removed in 1836. In 1789 President George Washington addressed the citizens of Portsmouth from the balcony. The State House survived the fires of the early 19th century, but was deemed dangerous due its wood construction and impeded the transportation flow through Market Square. Citizens called for its removal, but nothing came of it. In 1809, Concord became the seat of state government in New Hampshire, and the State House building was used as a court. In 1834, the issue of removal was resolved, and in 1836, the structure was sold to Capt. Israel Marden, who began stripping the building. A substantial portion was moved and became a residence at 47 Court Street. That portion was purchased in 1969 by the State of New Hamsphire and moved onto the grounds of Strawbery Banke Museum. Plans were made to restore the statehouse; however, the surviving structure was left unused and deteriorating on the museum property until 1990 when it was disassembled and trucked to Concord, N.H. As of 2008, the architectural remains are still in storage in a truck on state property. |
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Prospectus: Strawbery Banke Inc., Non-Profit Corp., Incorporated Nov. 19, 1958, Portsmouth, N.H. - E 2878
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