William Shelton House - Windsor, Connecticut
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
N 41° 51.492 W 072° 38.931
18T E 695154 N 4636705
Historic masonry house in Windsor, Connecticut.
Waymark Code: WMC387
Location: Connecticut, United States
Date Posted: 07/19/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Saddlesore1000
Views: 1

William Shelton House was built in 1830 by William Shelton. It was constructed of brick from the William Mack brick yard which was located just down the street and had opened that same year. The two-story masonry house was built in a transitional style between Federal and Greek Revival styles. The house is in very good repair and continues to serve as a single family home.
Earliest Recorded Date of Construction: 01/01/1830

Architectural Period/Style: Federal/Greek Revival

Type of Building e.g. Country House, Stately Home, Manor:
Town house


Interesting Historical Facts or Connections:
Constructed of bricks from just down the street.


Listed Building Status (if applicable): National Register of Historic Places

Main Material of Construction: Brick

Private/Public Access: Private

Related Website: [Web Link]

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Additional Dates of Construction: Not listed

Architect (if known): Not listed

Landscape Designer (if known): Not listed

Admission Fee (if applicable): Not Listed

Opening Hours (if applicable): Not listed

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