Built about 1795, it is a good example of transitional Federal-Greek Revival architecture, with a well documented history of alterations by its first owner.

[1] The Dr. Daniel Adams House is located south of downtown Keene, on the east side of Main Street at its junction with Gates Road.

It is predominantly Greek Revival in styling, with a five-bay front facade topped by a pedimented gable, in which there are two small sash windows.

[2] The house was built about 1795 by Doctor Daniel Adams, a prominent local physician who also served as the town postmaster for a time.

Its only major alteration since then was the addition of a bay window on the north side during the Victorian period, and the enclosing of the entry porch in the 20th century.