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procrastinatorsuprem t1_jdkea8c wrote

There are 2 Frank Lloyd Wright homes in Manchester and an exhibition at the Currier Museum as well.

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Pbtflakes t1_jdrpkt3 wrote

Have toured the Zimmerman house, very interesting architecture and very much nestled into its own little world. In true Usonian fashion, Wright made the doorways absolutely tiny.

If you're looking for modernist architecture in the area, the Gropius House down in Concord MA is another great one to tour.

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lifedeathlifedeath t1_jdkesww wrote

Only notable NH architecture I can think of is the Phillips Exeter Library by Louis Kahn and the two Frank Lloyd Wright houses in Manchester.

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AgentJackPeppers t1_jdmb65q wrote

Hope you don't mind a Massachusetts suggestion, the Gropius House does great tours, really fascinating how he factored light and climate into the design of their home.

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Real_Nemesis t1_jdl5rt4 wrote

The Aviation Museum and (what was) Lemay Jewelers are in Manchester, but a trip to Union Diner in Laconia might be worthwhile depending on how flexible your criteria is for ‘architecture.’ Good breakfast either way.

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batmansmotorcycle OP t1_jdm7fzq wrote

Thank you, these are close examples and I will make a trip up to Laconia at some point.

Idk why but I've recently become fascinated by Art Deco architecture, I find it very distinct and fascinating.

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runninon t1_jdndebr wrote

Some Mid-Century Modern architecture around the seacoast that come to mind would be Williamson & Christiansen Halls at UNH Durham, and the First Seacoast Bank in Dover.

Also in Dover, you could argue that Woodman Park Elementary School is Art Deco, or at least the spire.

Found this online, too:

https://www.nh.gov/nhdhr/publications/documents/mid_20th_century_architecture_nh.pdf

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ThunderySleep t1_jdov07c wrote

I don't think that school constitutes art deco. IDK the name for that style, I looked it up once because I hate it. But I remember it was more 50's/60's. A lot of grade schools all over the country look like it.

Art deco's a little more "grand" looking, lots of vertical patterns. Like the Chrysler Building or the Empire State Building, and was an early 1900s style.

edit: Okay, I didn't notice the spire. Still not sure you'd call that art deco, idk what that is.

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runninon t1_jdpr3k8 wrote

Yeah, it really was just the spire on Woodman Park that made me say that.

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GoldenSheppard t1_jdnhfnv wrote

There is a Frank Lloyd Wright house in Kennybunkport (I know, ME, but it is close).

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