Hearthside

Hearthside is a three-story stone mansion built in 1810 featuring Federal style design with a centered entrance and evenly spaced windows. The structure uses precisely fitted granite blocks assembled without mortar, demonstrating skilled craftsmanship of the period.

The house was built in 1810 by Stephen Hopkins Smith using money from a lottery win. Smith designed this striking residence to impress potential marriage partners.

The house displays furnishings and objects that show how a prosperous New England family lived around 1810. Visitors can observe the rooms as they were used daily and learn what mattered to people of that era.

The house is located in Lincoln on Great Road and welcomes visitors for tours. Costumed guides lead visitors through the rooms and explain the architecture and daily life of the residents.

The granite blocks were transported by ox cart from a nearby quarry and fitted together so precisely that no mortar was needed. This construction technique created a structure that has remained solid for over 200 years.

Location: Rhode Island

GPS coordinates: 41.90639,-71.43056

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:00