Nelson Rhodehouse House
Historic house in Massachusetts, United States
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The Nelson Rhodehouse House is a historic house located in the Cotuit village of Barnstable, Massachusetts.
Location131 Main Street,
Barnstable, Massachusetts
Barnstable, Massachusetts
Coordinates41°38′2″N 70°26′59″W
Built1858
ArchitectCharles Baxter, Housewright
Nelson Rhodehouse House | |
View from Main Street | |
  Location within Cape Cod  Location within Massachusetts  Location within the United States | |
| Location | 131 Main Street, Barnstable, Massachusetts |
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| Coordinates | 41°38′2″N 70°26′59″W |
| Built | 1858 |
| Architect | Charles Baxter, Housewright |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival |
| MPS | Barnstable MRA |
| NRHP reference No. | 87000308[1] |
| Added to NRHP | March 13, 1987 |
Description and history
The 1+1⁄2-story wood-frame house was built c. 1858 by Charles Baxter, a housewright, who sold it soon thereafter to Nelson Rhodehouse, a mariner.[2] The house is a fine example of Greek Revival style, with a distinctive side entrance located in a porch that is recessed under the gable. The house is finished in flushboarding, giving the appearance of masonry, with corner pilasters.[3]
The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 13, 1987.[1]
View of Barn from Main Street
Photo of Captain Nelson Rhodehouse, c. 1900
