An example of First-Period Colonial style, Jackson House is the oldest surviving wood-frame house in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
Built c. 1664, it resembles English post-Medieval prototypes. A lean-to was added by 1715, along with more additions in the 1700s and 1800s. It remained in the Jackson family for seven generations before being acquired by Historic New England in 1924. It is open to visitors seasonally.
Understanding the style of a house and will help you understand which features are character-defining so you can prioritize their preservation.
First Period Colonial is one of 25 historic architectural styles described and illustrated in Chapter 2 of “Restoring Your Historic House, The Comprehensive Guide for Homeowners.”
Signed and personalized copies of the award-winning and bestselling 720-page hardcover book are available directly from the author in our shop, YourHistoricHouse.com/shop/.
The classic volume on identifying historic house styles, “A Field Guide to American Houses” by Virginia McAlester, is available in our shop along with select restoration and preservation titles by other authors.
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