The house was built in 1890 for Frank West Rollins, a politician and eventual governor of New Hampshire, by the Boston firm of Andrews, Jaques & Rantoul.

It was designed by the Boston firm of Andrews, Jaques & Rantoul, and was featured in New Hampshire Homes for its elegance and attention to detail.

The "Ship Room" was designed by the naval architects Burgess and Packard, again with meticulous attention to detail.

Frank Rollins, a native of Rollinsford, was a successful banker when he entered politics in 1894, and he was elected to a single term as Governor of New Hampshire, serving between 1899 and 1901.

[2] In 2021, the property was renovated and rebranded as The Governors Center, which uses the historic house's rooms as office space and event venues.