276 North Main Street, This house was built between 1733 and 1735 for Timothy Walker, Concord's first minister. The present appearance reflects 20th century renovation back to its 18th century design. During the 19th century, the house received numerous Victorian embellishments including dormers, a mansard roof, paneled chimneys, entry portico with balustrade and bay windows. However, the Basic 2 1/2 story form with gambrel roof never changed.
The house today has been restored to resemble its original appearance, with pedimented window caps and gabled entry surrounded ornamentation with lentils and fluted pilasters, two separate 1 1/2 story ells link it to its Gothic barn. The south porch and bay window are handsome colonial revival additions.
The Rev. Timothy Walker House is the oldest house in Concord and reputed to be the oldest home in NH's Merrimack River Valley. Built between 1733 and 1735, the interior was not fully finished until 1757-1764, when the house was also enlarged, It was built on the lot reserved for the community's first minister, who served his Concord parish over 50 years. Walker was a highly influential citizen of Concord, as well who during his long ministry played a major role in the emergence of the community.
In 1746, the house served a central safety point from Indian attacks, a garrison fort was erected around it, and nearby residents were assigned to this location for refuge. Though one of several garrisons in the city, this is the only site where the original house survives.
The house remained in the Walker family for 7 generations, until 1983.
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