Griswold House (Guilford, Connecticut) facts for kids
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Griswold House
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 Location in Connecticut
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| Location | 171 Boston St., Guilford, Connecticut |
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| Area | 1 acre (0.40 ha) |
| Architectural style | Colonial |
| Part of | Guilford Historic Town Center (ID76001988) |
| NRHP reference No. | 75001929 |
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| Added to NRHP | October 10, 1975 |
| Designated CP | July 6, 1976 |
The Griswold House is a special old house in Guilford, Connecticut. It was built around 1764. This house is a great example of how homes looked in New England long ago.
It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1975. This means it's an important historical site. Today, the Guilford Keeping Society runs the house as the Thomas Griswold House Museum.
At the museum, you can see a classic New England "saltbox" house. There's also an old blacksmith shop and a barn with farm tools. You can even find two corn cribs and an old-fashioned outhouse from the Victorian era. The museum is open during certain months, from June to October.
Exploring the Griswold House
The Griswold House is located in Guilford, Connecticut. It sits on Boston Street, which is also known as Connecticut Route 146. The house is easy to spot with its unique look.
What the House Looks Like
The house has two and a half stories and is made of wood. It has a pointed roof and a big chimney in the middle. The outside is covered with wooden boards called clapboards. A sloped section at the back makes it look like a "saltbox." This was a common style for houses back then.
The front of the house has three windows. They are placed evenly around the main door. The door has decorative columns on each side. Above the door is a triangular shape, like a small roof.
A Glimpse into History
The Griswold House was likely built around 1764. Thomas Griswold III probably built it for one of his sons. The house stayed in the Griswold family for a very long time. It was passed down through generations until 1958.
In 1958, the Guilford Keeping Society bought the house. This group works to protect local history. They have worked hard to fix up the house twice. Once in the 1970s and again in the 1990s. Besides being a museum, the house is also where the society has its main office.
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