Alpheus Quicy facts for kids

Walter Bunce House, Manchester, CT (built by Alpheus Quicy around 1821-1830)

Alpheus Quicy (1774–1875) was a skilled American stonemason. He built many houses and other structures in Connecticut during the 1800s.

Who Was Alpheus Quicy?

Alpheus Quicy was a very important person in Connecticut's history. He was a free Black man, which meant he was not enslaved during a time when many Black people in America were. His last name is sometimes spelled "Quincy," but "Quicy" is the correct spelling.

What Did Alpheus Quicy Build?

Alpheus Quicy was known for building strong and beautiful stone structures. He built several buildings across Connecticut. Some of his most famous works include:

• The Trebbe house on East Center Street in Manchester, CT.
• The Walter Bunce house on Bidwell Street in Manchester, CT.
• Parts of the Collins Axe Company factory buildings in Canton, CT.

The Walter Bunce House

The Walter Bunce House is a special building. It is the only known building that Alpheus Quicy constructed that is still standing today. This house is now part of the Connecticut Freedom Trail. The Freedom Trail is a list of important places in Connecticut that tell the story of the struggle for freedom and human rights.

Where is Alpheus Quicy Buried?

Alpheus Quicy and his wife, Joanna, are buried together. Their graves are in West Cemetery in Manchester, CT.

Alpheus Quicy's headstone in West Cemetery, Manchester, CT (June 2021)

Walter Bunce House (side view)