Edward Frisbie Homestead facts for kids
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Edward Frisbie Homestead
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 Location in Connecticut
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| Location | 240 Stony Creek Rd., Branford, Connecticut |
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| Area | 3.6 acres (1.5 ha) |
| Built | 1790 |
| Architectural style | Federal |
| NRHP reference No. | 85001058 |
| Added to NRHP | May 16, 1985 |
The Edward Frisbie Homestead is a special old house in Branford, Connecticut. It was built around 1790. This house is a great example of a building style called Federal architecture. It looks much like it did when it was first built. The house was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1985. This means it's an important historical site in the United States.
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What Does the Edward Frisbie Homestead Look Like?
The Edward Frisbie Homestead is in a quiet area of eastern Branford. It stands on the north side of Stony Creek Road. This road is also known as Connecticut Route 146.
Outside the House
The house is made of wood and has two and a half stories. It has a pointed roof, called a gabled roof. A large chimney stands in the middle of the house. The outside walls are covered with overlapping wooden boards called clapboard.
On the right side, there's a smaller, one-story section. This part also has a gabled roof. The front of the house has five windows and a door. They are placed evenly across the front. The main door has six panels. It has decorative flat columns on each side. A fancy molding sits above the door.
Inside the House
Inside, the house has a special layout. It is built around the central chimney. Many of the original wooden details are still there. The doors and windows have decorative frames. The walls around the fireplaces have carved wooden mantels and panels. These details show how elegant the house was for its time.
Who Was Edward Frisbie?
The house was built around 1790 by Edward Frisbie. He was the grandson of another Edward Frisbie. That first Edward Frisbie was one of the very first people to own land in Branford.
A Family's History
The Edward Frisbie Homestead was a very fancy house for its time. It was probably built so nicely because Edward Frisbie was successful in business. He was involved in trade during the American Revolutionary War. The Frisbie family was important in town. They owned the house until 1870.
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The Edward Frisbie Homestead in Branford, Connecticut.
