Date Built
1680
Date of Restoration
1973
Date Moved or Destroyed
1973
Description
Anne Baker describes the historical significance of the Mott House and makes the case for its re-assembly to demonstrate the ways American domestic architecture has evolved. Baker describes what was uncovered while dismantling the Mott House, including evidence that the house had originally been a typical Rhode Island two-story "stone-ender." Detailed information on how the house was constructed and updated in each of its four stages.
Location
West Main Road, Portsmouth, RI
Document Type
Documentation
Rights
Documents and Images in the "Anne W. Baker Collection," at Roger Williams University Libraries Archives (Bristol, Rhode Island) may be protected under copyright law. They may only be used for educational, teaching, and learning purposes. If intended use is beyond these purposes, it is the responsibility of the user to obtain the appropriate copyright permissions.
Resource Type
Style/Period
stone-ender (17th century)
Recommended Citation
Baker, Anne W., "Mott House: History and Restoration by A.W. Baker Restorations, Inc." (2021). Documentation. 18.
https://docs.rwu.edu/baker_documentation/18
