Joseph Blakeslee House facts for kids
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Joseph Blakeslee House
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HABS survey photo
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 Location in Connecticut
Location in the United States
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| Location | 1211 Barnes Rd., Wallingford, Connecticut |
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| Area | 2.4 acres (0.97 ha) |
| Built by | Blakeslee, Joseph |
| Architectural style | Colonial |
| NRHP reference No. | 98000362 |
| Added to NRHP | April 13, 1998 |
The Joseph Blakeslee House was a historic building in Wallingford, Connecticut. It was built a long time ago, in 1780. This house was a good example of a "Cape style" home from the late 1700s. It was even listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998. Sadly, the house collapsed and was taken down in 2008.
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What Was the Joseph Blakeslee House Like?
The Joseph Blakeslee House stood in northeastern Wallingford. It was at the corner of Barnes Road and Research Parkway. The area around it is now mostly businesses.
How Did the House Look?
The house was a 1-1/2 story building made of wood. It had a pointed roof and a chimney in the middle. The outside was covered with clapboard siding. It faced east, with a low stone wall in front. The front of the house had three sections. The main door was in the middle. It once had a small window above it with four glass panes. The edges of the house and around the windows were simple.
Inside the House
The inside of the house had a common layout for its time. It had a central chimney. Usually, there would be a staircase near the front door. But in this house, that space had a closet instead. The stairs to the attic were at the back of the house. They were between the kitchen and a small storage room called a buttery.
Who Lived in the Joseph Blakeslee House?
The house was built in 1780 by Joseph Blakeslee. He was a soldier who fought in the French and Indian War.
Why Did Joseph Blakeslee Sell His House?
Joseph Blakeslee had to sell his house soon after building it. This was likely because of money problems. The American Revolutionary War was happening at the time. This war made it hard for many people to earn a living.
The House Stays in the Family
In 1793, Joseph's son bought the property back. He was a farmer who did reasonably well. The farm stayed with the Blakeslee family until 1900. Then, the Barnes family bought it.
The End of the Farm
Most of the farm was sold for new buildings in 1963. The house itself was kept separate. Later, a local historical society owned it. By 1998, when it was listed as historic, the house was in bad shape. Its roof was about to fall in. As mentioned, it collapsed and was taken down in 2008.
