Ruth L. Smith House
Building Name:
Ruth L. Smith House
Architect:
Unknown
Date:
1870
Address:
Seventh & School Sts New Bedford, MA
Current Use:
Residential
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Notes:
This early example of the Stick Style has an extremely steep roofline and ornamental stick-work on the clapboard wall surface. Although partially obscured by trees, the porch decoration on this building is also very elaborate and indicative of the style.
Bibliography:
Puryear, Thomas W. "New Bedford Architecture, A Walking Tour: Old Bedford Village." New Bedford, MA: New Bedford Preservation Society, 1977.
Photo Source:
Bruce Barnes, July, 2003
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