The 1686 House is a

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restaurant in

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, USA, that is best known for its extensive wine list and colonial decor. In 1992, it won one of the six 1992 Grand Awards for Outstanding Restaurant Wine Lists given by ''

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''. The 1686 House is located in the historic district of Kingston and is one of the oldest buildings in the town. It was originally built as a residential home. The basement of the building originally had escape tunnels that were built in case of an attack by Native Americans. The 1686 House has hosted political fundraisers for

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candidates. It also hosts other functions, including

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* Restaurants in New Hampshire Houses completed in 1686 Kingston, New Hampshire Houses in Rockingham County, New Hampshire 1686 establishments in New Hampshire {{US-restaurant-stub