Hatheway House - Suffield, CT, USA
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N 41° 58.792 W 072° 39.130
18T E 694509 N 4650207
The Hatheway House is also known as the Phelps-Hatheway House & Garden. It is located on Main St. (Route 75) near the center of Suffield.
Waymark Code: WMGNVR
Location: Connecticut, United States
Date Posted: 03/25/2013
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This luxurious Georgian style home was owned by two wealthy 18th century families, both of whom lost their fortunes. Shem Burbank, a merchant, built the house in 1761. As a Tory, his fortunes waned after the American Revolution. He sold the house in 1788 to Oliver Phelps, who made his money in real estate. In 1794, Phelps adding a wing, an architectural masterpiece designed by Asher Benjamin a prominent architect in his time. The ornate fence around the house and grounds was built by Phelps. Eight years later Phelps left Suffield, bankrupted by failed land investments. The house was bought by Asahel Hatheway after Phelps' death. The Hatheway family owned the house through the 1800s.
The house is furnished with outstanding 18th century furniture and landscaped with formal flower beds. Today, the house and gardens are maintained by the Antiquarian and Landmarks Society and the local local garden club as an historic house museum. The house is open to the public during the summer on weekends from 1 pm - 4 pm.
Street address:
55 South Main Street
Suffield, CT United States
06078
Earliest Recorded Date of Construction: 07/01/1761
Additional Dates of Construction:
1794
Architectural Period/Style: Georgian
Architect (if known): Benjamin Asher
Type of Building e.g. Country House, Stately Home, Manor:
Stately Home
Interesting Historical Facts or Connections:
Wealthy merchants Shem Burbank and Oliver Phelps both owned the house and both lost their fortunes.
Main Material of Construction: Wood
Private/Public Access: Open to the public during summer weekends from 1 pm - 4 pm
Admission Fee (if applicable): 7.00 (listed in local currency)
Opening Hours (if applicable): From: 1:00 PM To: 4:00 PM
Related Website: [Web Link]
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Landscape Designer (if known): Not listed
Listed Building Status (if applicable): Not listed
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