Abbot House

Abbot House is a two-story residence in Nashua with Greek Revival and Federal styling, recognizable by its symmetrical front facade divided into five sections. Four fluted Roman Doric columns frame the central entrance while brick forms the side walls and gives the structure its solid appearance.

Daniel Abbot had this house built in 1804 when Nashua was growing as a prosperous town in the early 1800s. Nearly a century later in 1905, William Spaulding purchased the property and made updates that blended Colonial Revival aesthetics with the original Federal design.

The house is named after the founding family who built it and reflects how prosperous Nashua residents lived and furnished their homes during the early 1800s. Walking through its rooms gives a sense of daily life and the craftsmanship that wealthy families valued in their domestic spaces.

The house is located at One Abbot Square and is maintained by the Nashua Historical Society as a museum property. Visitors can view the interior by making an appointment in advance rather than arriving without notice.

Inside the house are original woodwork details from the Federal period, particularly distinctive fireplace surrounds in the library and upstairs bedrooms that showcase skilled craftsmanship. These handmade elements have survived the later Colonial Revival updates and remain one of the most impressive features visitors encounter.

Location: Nashua

Official opening: 1804

Architectural style: Greek Revival architecture, Federal architecture

Part of: National Register of Historic Places listings in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, Nashville Historic District

Address: 1 Abbott Square

GPS coordinates: 42.76580,-71.46890

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:09