Tobias Lear House
- NRHP Name: Wentworth-Gardner and Tobias Lear Houses
- Address: 50 Mechanic and Gardner St
- Vicinity: Gardner St
- Hours: Tuesdays through Sundays 1-4pm, June - mid-October
- Phone: 603.436.4406
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
| 1738/10/00 | Tobias Lear III | Home | Elijah Plaisted sells his lot to Captain Tobias Lear III. | |||
| 1750/00/00 | Tobias Lear House is built for merchant and ship's captain, Tobias Lear. His son, also named Tobias Lear, was President George Washington's private secretary. | |||||
| 1762/09/19 | Tobias Lear | Born | Tobias Lear is born in Portsmouth, NH. | |||
| 1789/11/03 | Tobias Lear | Host | Washington visits the home of his secretary, Tobias Lear, and Pitt Tavern, known then as Staver's Tavern. | United States of America's First Presidential Tour | ||
| 1789/11/03 | George Washington | Guest | Washington visits the home of his secretary, Tobias Lear, and Pitt Tavern, known then as Staver's Tavern. | United States of America's First Presidential Tour | ||
| 1917/00/00 | Wallace Nutting | Owner | Tobias Lear House is bought by Minister and antiquarian, Wallace Nutting. |
| Place | AsNotedIn | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Place | AsNotedIn | Type |
| Wentworth-Gardner House |
| Particulars for Tobias Lear House: | |
|---|---|
| Area of Significance | Architecture |
| Criteria | Architecture-Engineering |
| Architectural Style | Georgian Architecture |
| Sight Category | Historic District |
| Museum Type | Historical Museum |
| Level of Significance | National |
| Criteria | Person |
| Owner | Private |
| Historic Use | Single dwelling |
| Private Event | Wedding Venue |
| Activity | |
|---|---|
| Activity Category | Tour |
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