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Esten–Bowen House

Coordinates: 42°0′17″N 71°38′17″W / 42.00472°N 71.63806°W / 42.00472; -71.63806
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Esten–Bowen House
Esten–Bowen House is located in Rhode Island
Esten–Bowen House
Esten–Bowen House is located in the United States
Esten–Bowen House
Location199 Iron Mine Road, Burrillville, Rhode Island
Coordinates42°0′17″N 71°38′17″W / 42.00472°N 71.63806°W / 42.00472; -71.63806
Area32.5 acres (13.2 ha)
Builtc. 1790
Built byJohn Esten
Architectural styleCape
NRHP reference No.11000978[1]
Added to NRHPDecember 30, 2011

The Esten–Bowen House is a historic house at 199 Iron Mine Road in Burrillville, Rhode Island. The 1 1/2 story timber frame Cape style house was built c. 1790 by John Esten, a major landowner in eastern Burrillville in the second half of the 18th century. The main block is five bays wide and two deep, with a massive central chimney. A kitchen ell to the right of the main block appears to be an early addition. The house was held in the Esten family until 1879, by which time its surrounding property had been reduced to just 30 acres (12 ha). This property was acquired by Esther Bowen in 1941 and the house was rehabilitated, with modest Colonial Revival alterations. The property includes a 19th-century shed, and foundational remnants of a blacksmithy and barn.[2]

The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2011.[1]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. ^ "NRHP nomination for Esten–Bowen House" (PDF). Rhode Island Preservation. Retrieved 2014-04-15.