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The Clarence Monroe Dodge Mansion is a historic residence located at 278 Myrtle Street in Manchester, New Hampshire. Constructed in 1886, it remains largely unchanged showcasing original Lincrusta wall finishes, decoratively painted ceilings, Bradley and Hubbard fixtures, mahogany trim, parquet floors, Ekado series hardware by Sargent & Co., stained glass, and full suite of servant work and living areas. Stylistically, the home is Free Classic Queen Anne. The front porch with tower, and easterly bay being early additions around the turn of the 20th century to what was originally a heavy Italianate influence, with gothic detailing in the corbels and cresting. It was commissioned by Doctor Dodge, who in addition to being a medical professional was a significant contributor to the development of several neighborhoods within the city of Manchester.

Description and History

The Clarence Monroe Dodge Mansion is located in a residential area north of downtown Manchester, New Hampshire, at the southeast corner of Myrtle Street and Russell Street. It is a two and a half story wood frame structure, retaining the original wood siding, bracketing, slate roof, and many other historic elements. The three-story carriage house is attached to the staff sleeping quarters and stands three floors tall containing the original horse stalls, grain drops, stable boy outhouse, water pumps, and equestrian components. There is a large carriageway at the first level which at one time had two sets of bi-fold doors. One of those sets remains, with its original cast iron hinges.

October 14, 1881, Dr. Dodge received a mortgage of $3,000 from Amoskeag Savings Bank (Hillsborough County Book 463 Page 451). He immediately began subdividing and conveying lots on the block, retaining some for use of his future city estate. The sewer plans and site work for the mansion were filed in 1886, with the original site plan showing the westerly facing four-sided bay from the parlor as a southerly facing ornamentation off the music room.

On or around 1893, the home was purchased by Mrs. Flora D. Kimball and Mr. Franklin P. Kimball

January 4, 1897, the home was purchased by Mr. Bert J. Fellows for ‘one dollar and other good and sufficient consideration’ (Hillsborough County Book 566, Page 148)

April 2, 1923, the home was purchased by Mr. Sidney J. Laflamme, (Hillsborough County Book 813, Page 151)

• April 11, 1923, the westerly side yard, and last remaining joined lot, was sold to Mr. James A. E. Campbell et al following the death of Mr. Fellows (Hillsborough County Book 816, Page 62)

March 3, 1924, the home was purchased by Ms. Louise J. Laflamme (Hillsborough Country Book 828, Page 323)

July 10, 1925, the home was purchased by Ms. Mary Resnik (Hillsborough County Book 847, Page 49)

November 22, 1927, the home was purchased by Ms. Hazel R. Buell (Hillsborough County Book 872 ,Page 328)

December 24, 1941 the home was purchased by Mr. Alfrted E. Plumpton and Mrs. Nina M. Plumpton (Hillsborough County Book 1027, Page 65)

November 18, 1947, the home was purchased by Mr. Joseph Prendergast at al (Hillsborough County Book 1170, Page 320)

September 15, 1961 the home was purchased by Mr. Arthur H. Schultz et al.

February 28, 2020, the home was purchased by the Craig R. St. Pierre Revocable Trust.

As of 2020 the home is undergoing a complete historic preservation by the award-winning firm St. Pierre Interests, Inc.