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West St. One Room Schoolhouse, Southington CT
This blog entry is part of an ongoing project called “One Room Schoolhouses in CT”). If you’re interested in the history of one room schoolhouses in CT I suggest you purchase CONNECTICUT SCHOOLHOUSES THROUGH TIME by Melinda K. Elliott. This book was has been a very helpful resource for me as I did my research. At time of writing this book…
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Lyman Residence – Middlefield, CT
[wzslider height=”800″ lightbox=”true”]The following is an exact “copy and paste” from wikipedia: The Lyman Homestead: “The David Lyman II House, also known as the Lyman Homestead, is a historic house at 5 Lyman Road in Middlefield, Connecticut. It is a 2 1⁄2-story wood-frame structure, designed by New Haven architect Rufus G. Russell and built in 1863. It is among the best…
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The Webb Barn, Whethersfield CT
[wzslider height=”600″ lightbox=”true”]The Webb Barn is located in the historical section of Wethersfield CT. Built circa 1840 the barn has had additions since that time. I’m told by the caretakers that local wood from nearby structures was used for the additions to help maintain the originality. Present day the barn is part of the Webb-Deane-Stevens museum and is also rented…