Leffingwell Inn facts for kids
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Leffingwell Inn
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U.S. Historic district
Contributing property |
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Leffingwell Inn in 1961
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 Location in Connecticut
Location in the United States
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| Location | 348 Washington St., Norwich, Connecticut |
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| Area | 2 acres (0.81 ha) |
| Built | 1675 |
| Architectural style | Colonial, Saltbox |
| Part of | Norwichtown Historic District (ID730019751) |
| NRHP reference No. | 70000728 |
Quick facts for kids Significant dates |
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| Added to NRHP | December 29, 1970 |
| Designated CP | January 17, 1973 |
The Leffingwell Inn is a very old and important building in Norwich, Connecticut. It's also known today as the Leffingwell House Museum. This historic inn was built a long time ago, around 1675. It was a key spot where people met during the American Revolutionary War. Because of its history, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1970.
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Exploring the Leffingwell Inn's History
The Leffingwell Inn stands in the Norwichtown area of Norwich. It is a two-and-a-half-story building made of wood. The inn was built in different stages over many years. The oldest part, from 1675, was built by Stephen Backus.
How the Inn Grew Over Time
The inn was started by Thomas Leffingwell 2nd. He was the son of one of Norwich's founders. The building was changed and made bigger many times. This happened over about 100 years. It now looks like two "saltbox" houses joined together. A saltbox house has a long, sloping roof on one side.
Inside the Historic Inn
Many parts of the inn are from the 1700s. You can see old casement windows, which open like doors. There is also wooden paneling on the walls. The inn has several old kitchen fireplaces, called hearths.
Important People and Events
Benajah and Christopher Leffingwell made the biggest changes to the inn. They did this in the 1700s. Christopher Leffingwell ran the inn. He also started Norwich's first paper mill. He even opened a factory that made stockings.
The inn was a very important meeting place. People gathered there during the American Revolutionary War. This was when the American colonies fought for independence. Today, the Leffingwell Inn is a museum. A local historical society takes care of it.
More Historic Places to Discover
- National Register of Historic Places listings in New London County, Connecticut
- List of Washington's Headquarters during the Revolutionary War
- List of the oldest buildings in Connecticut
