Bushnell-Dickinson House facts for kids
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Bushnell-Dickinson House
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 Location in Connecticut
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| Location | 170 Old Post Rd., Old Saybrook, Connecticut |
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| Area | 2 acres (0.81 ha) |
| Built | 1790 |
| Architect | Bushnell, Phineas |
| Architectural style | Federal |
| NRHP reference No. | 13000289 |
| Added to NRHP | August 28, 2013 |
The Bushnell-Dickinson House is a very old and special house in Old Saybrook, Connecticut. It was built around 1790. This house is a great example of a style called "Federal architecture." It is so important that it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's recognized as a significant historical building in the United States.
About the Bushnell-Dickinson House
The Bushnell-Dickinson House is located in a quiet part of Old Saybrook. It's on Old Post Road, which used to be a very important road. The house is a one-and-a-half story building made of wood. It has a unique roof shape called a "gambrel roof" and a chimney in the middle. The outside walls are covered with "clapboards," which are long, thin pieces of wood.
What Does It Look Like?
The front of the house has five sections, called "bays." The main door is in the middle. It has fancy fluted pillars on each side. Above the door, there's a small window with four panes of glass. Three small windows stick out from the roof. These are called "shed-roof dormers."
A Look Inside
Inside, the house has a classic layout. There's a small entrance area with a staircase. On each side of the central chimney, you'll find a living room and a hall. The kitchen is at the back of the house. There are also small rooms in the back corners. Many original features are still there. These include wide pine floors and walls covered with wood panels. You can also see the original door latches and hardware.
Who Lived Here?
The house was built around 1790 by Phineas Bushnell. His family was among the first settlers in the area. Until about 1800, this house stood on the main road through Old Saybrook. The house stayed in the Bushnell family for a long time. Later, the family married into the Dickinson family, who were important locally. The house remained with their descendants until 1934. In 1958, the house was carefully restored. They even used special handmade hardware to match the original style.
