Ira Loomis Jr. House - Windsor, Connecticut
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
N 41° 50.149 W 072° 39.232
18T E 694805 N 4634208
Historic masonry house in Windsor, Connecticut.
Waymark Code: WMC4BX
Location: Connecticut, United States
Date Posted: 07/24/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Saddlesore1000
Views: 1

The Ira Loomis, Jr. House is an early 19th century masonry house. The house is a transitional Federal and Greek Revival style building. The elliptical gable window being of the Federal period and the block lintels and door treatment are of the Greek Revival era. The porch is a late 19th century addition.

The house was built by Ira Loomis, Jr in 1835 on land given to him by his father, Ira Loomis, Sr. Ira Loomis, Jr was a farmer and a brick maker.
Earliest Recorded Date of Construction: 01/01/1835

Additional Dates of Construction:
Late 19th century porch


Architectural Period/Style: Federal/Greek Revival

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


Interesting Historical Facts or Connections:
None known


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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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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