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Adam Mott was one of the first founders of Newport and Portsmouth in 1634. Built around 1680 by Adam's son, Jacob, the house was located on a 100-acre tract of land on West Main, Portsmouth, on the south side of Cory's Lane. It is one of Rhode Island's earliest houses. Baker and her team dismantled the house in 1973, planning to re-assemble it. Unfortunately, the wood decayed and crumbled while in storage.

  • Mott House 100: Exterior view

    Mott House 100: Exterior view

  • Mott House: For Sale

    Mott House: For Sale

  • Mott House: Baker Correspondence to Brown University Grants Office

    Mott House: Baker Correspondence to Brown University Grants Office

  • Mott House: Daily Record

    Mott House: Daily Record

  • Mott House: Conversation with Anne Baker and Steve Tyson

    Mott House: Conversation with Anne Baker and Steve Tyson

  • Mott House: People involved in its Restoration and Research

    Mott House: People involved in its Restoration and Research

  • Mott House: Portsmouth, Rhode Island

    Mott House: Portsmouth, Rhode Island

  • Mott House 001: Drawing of Jacob I Phase

    Mott House 001: Drawing of Jacob I Phase

  • Mott House 030: Rafters with Purlins

    Mott House 030: Rafters with Purlins

  • Mott House 040: Drawing of Jacob II, Phase 2, circa 1725

    Mott House 040: Drawing of Jacob II, Phase 2, circa 1725

  • Mott House 060: Drawing of Jacob III, Phase 3, circa 1732

    Mott House 060: Drawing of Jacob III, Phase 3, circa 1732

  • Mott House 080: Drawing of Jacob IV, addition

    Mott House 080: Drawing of Jacob IV, addition