Rocks Estate
- Also Known As: John Jacob Glessner Estate
- Address: W of Bethlehem on US 302
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
| John J Glessner | Significant name | |||||
| 1883/06/00 | Henry Ward Beecher | Life | In the lobby of Twin Mountain House (lost) in Carroll NH, J Glessner finds five year old Fanny enjoying a lemon aid with disgraced preacher, Henry Beecher. Deciding a resort hotel is no place for children, Glessner begins looking for his own summer place. | |||
| 1883/08/00 | Frances Glessner Lee | Home | The Glessners move into their new house at their New Hampshire summer estate, The Rocks. | |||
| 1890/08/04 | Maud Howe Elliott | Visitor | After a visit, the Elliotts depart from The Rocks. Maud's entry in the guest book: These days passed at The Rocks (days as full of pleasure as the comb of honey) are strong upon our memory as pearls upon the rosary of Time. | |||
| 1938/00/00 | Frances Glessner Lee | Home | Frances Glessner Lee moves permanently to The Cottage, her own home on the families' summer estate, The Rocks, in New Hampshire. |
| Particulars for Rocks Estate: | |
|---|---|
| Historic Use | Agricultural fields |
| Historic Use | Agricultural outbuildings |
| Area of Significance | Agriculture |
| Area of Significance | Architecture |
| Criteria | Architecture-Engineering |
| Sight Category | Building |
| Area of Significance | Conservation |
| Architectural Style | Greek Revival |
| Area of Significance | Landscape Architecture |
| Criteria | Person |
| Architectural Style | Shingle Style Architecture |
| Historic Use | Single dwelling |
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