William J. Rotch Gothic Cottage
William J. Rotch Gothic Cottage, Gothic Revival cottage in New Bedford, United States.
The L-shaped residence features a hip roof meeting a taller section topped by a steeply-pitched gable end, with flushboarding exterior and wood shingles.
Alexander Jackson Davis designed this 1845 cottage for William J. Rotch, a member of one of New Bedford's leading whaling industry families in Massachusetts.
The residence reflects New England's maritime prosperity through architectural elements, including elaborate hand-carved vergeboard decorations and Gothic Revival styling throughout the interior.
The cottage, located at 19 Irving Street, maintains its original position on the subdivided lot after a minor relocation in 1908 to accommodate housing development.
This National Historic Landmark gained early recognition through its inclusion in The Architecture of Country Houses publication of 1850, establishing its architectural influence.
Location: Massachusetts
GPS coordinates: 41.63060,-70.93260
Latest update: March 6, 2025 02:06
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