Manton-Hunt-Farnum Farm

Putnam Pike, Glocester, Rhode Island. County/parish: Providence.

Added to the National Register of Historic Places October 03, 1985. NRIS 85002735.

6 contributing buildings. 1 contributing structure.

Also known as:

  • Hunt--Farnum Farm
  • Pardon Hunt Farm

From Wikipedia:

Manton–Hunt–Farnum Farm

The Maton–Hunt–Farnum Farm, also known as the Pardon Hunt Farm, is an historic farm located on Putnam Pike in Glocester, Rhode Island. The main house is a 2+12-story wood-frame structure, consisting of five bays in width, featuring a gable roof and a central chimney. It is situated on the north side of Putnam Pike. The property includes various farm outbuildings such as barns, henhouses, a corn crib, and a privy, located behind the main house. Constructed around 1793 by Daniel Manton, the house showcases exemplary Federal-style architecture both internally and externally.

This property was officially added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1985.

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National Park Service documentation: https://catalog.archives.gov/id/41375145