The Hurd House, Woodbury, Litchfield County, Connectcut, USA - Pre-Victorian Historic Homes on Waymarking.com

The Hurd House was the home of John Hurd who became the town miller by an agreement of August 28, 1681. In 1967, the house came into the possession of the Old Woodbury Historical Society. During restoration and removal of the interior double walls in the north rooms of the house, wallpaper came to light which had been covered for generations. The earliest of these wallpapers had been applied to the wood panelling and bears the marks of English paper of the reign of King George III. The hurd House is a fine example of pioneer homes of the seventeenth century.

Earliest Recorded Date of Construction: 08/01/1681 Architectural Period/Style: Seventeenth century Type of Building e.g. Country House, Stately Home, Manor: Pioneer home Interesting Historical Facts or Connections: The oldest structure at its original site in Litchfield County, Connecticut Main Material of Construction: Wood Private/Public Access: May be accessed through the Old Woodbury Historical Society Rating: Additional Dates of Construction: Not listed Architect (if known): Not listed Landscape Designer (if known): Not listed Listed Building Status (if applicable): Not listed Admission Fee (if applicable): Not Listed Opening Hours (if applicable): Not listed Related Website: Not listed

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