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Samson House: East Bay Window Article: Recycling Houses Opens History, December 7-8, 1977
Samson House: East Bay Window Article: Recycling Houses Opens History, December 7-8, 1977
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Article titled "Recycling Houses Opens History" that appeared in The East Bay Window on December 7-8, 1977. Talks about the architectural significance of the Tiverton house that was uncovered during dismantling for re-erection in Little Compton.
Samson House: Baker's Report On The Tiverton House
Samson House: Baker's Report On The Tiverton House
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Anne Baker's architectural report and typed notes on the Tiverton House dismantled and re-erected by Hugh Samson. The notes from this report were recorded before the house was moved. All reference points and compass directions are from the original location and structure.
Samson House: Specifications For The General Construction Phase 1
Samson House: Specifications For The General Construction Phase 1
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Specifications for the General Construction Phase I Restoration and Reuse for Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Samson, Rockbridge Farm, Little Compton, Rhode Island. Prepared by Joseph L. Nichols, Registered Architect, Newport, Rhode Island, December 27, 1977.
Samson House: Baker's Notes On The Re-Erection Of The Barker And Brownell Houses
Samson House: Baker's Notes On The Re-Erection Of The Barker And Brownell Houses
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Baker's narrative about the challenges encountered in re-assembling two very different historic houses from the 17th century. She includes what was restored and restored and tell where other architectural features came from.
Samson House: Baker's Architectural Report For The Isaac Barker House And Brownell House, 1999
Samson House: Baker's Architectural Report For The Isaac Barker House And Brownell House, 1999
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Anne Baker's Architectural Report for the Isaac Barker House, located in Tiverton, RI and the Brownell House, located in Portsmouth, RI. The report offers architectural specifications, drawings, photographs, and floor plans. The last section details the reconstruction of the Barker and Brownell Houses for Hugh Samson at 43 Rockbridge Farm Rd., Little Compton, RI.
Samson House: Archaeological Excavations And Recording At The Brownell House
Samson House: Archaeological Excavations And Recording At The Brownell House
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Completed by Myron Stachiw in January, 1978, this report describes the archaeological excavation at the Brownell House on West Main Road, Portsmout, RI. Includes maps, excavation processes, and artifacts found.
Samson House: Letter From Architect Joseph L. Nichols To Hugh Samson, July 29, 1977
Samson House: Letter From Architect Joseph L. Nichols To Hugh Samson, July 29, 1977
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Letter notes a detailed inspection by Nichols and Anne Baker done on July 28, 1977 of two properties -- the Brownell House located at 94 West Main Road in Portsmouth, RI and the Isaac Barker House located at 536 Highland Road in Tiverton, RI. Architectural appraisal of the 2 houses ad the changes to each house over the years.
Samson House: Newport Daily News, August 25, 1977
Samson House: Newport Daily News, August 25, 1977
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Newspaper article describing the dismantling of the Brownell House. The Brownell House was possibly the Island's oldest house on West Main Rd in Portsmouth. Hugh Samson had the house dismantled and restored/re-assembled in Little Compton, RI.