Benjamin Colton House - West Hartford CT
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member nomadwillie
N 41° 45.151 W 072° 44.749
18T E 687413 N 4624754
Built around 1770 it a good example of Georgian Colonial architecture.
Waymark Code: WMVZ17
Location: Connecticut, United States
Date Posted: 06/13/2017
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Dragontree
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The house is located on land once owned by Samuel Sedgwick a very prominent early settler of the area. Benjamin Colton purchased the land, was the son of the first pastor of the West Division's Congregational Church. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Earliest Recorded Date of Construction: 01/01/1770

Architectural Period/Style: Georgian

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


Interesting Historical Facts or Connections:
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places.


Listed Building Status (if applicable): Excellent

Main Material of Construction: Wood

Private/Public Access: Private

Rating:

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

Related Website: Not listed

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