Orford, New Hampshire's seven Ridge houses, called the finest group of Federal-style houses in the United States. were built over a period of time from 1773 to 1839 by professional and business men of the town. The Bulfinch-style house of John B. Wheeler (far right), built in 1814 to 1816, southernmost in the row, was designed by a Boston architect, probably Asher Benjamin who was then an associate of Charles Bulfinch. Other Ridge house also display Asher Benjamin influence. Photograph by...
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Orford, New Hampshire's seven Ridge houses, called the finest group of Federal-style houses in the United States. were built over a period of time from 1773 to 1839 by professional and business men of the town. The Bulfinch-style house of John B. Wheeler (far right), built in 1814 to 1816, southernmost in the row, was designed by a Boston architect, probably Asher Benjamin who was then an associate of Charles Bulfinch. Other Ridge house also display Asher Benjamin influence. Photograph by Peter E. Randall.
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