Taylor Chapman House facts for kids
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Taylor Chapman House
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U.S. Historic district
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 Location in Connecticut
Location in the United States
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| Location | 407 Palisado Ave., Windsor, Connecticut |
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| Area | 0.7 acres (0.28 ha) |
| Built | 1764 |
| Architectural style | Georgian |
| Part of | Palisado Avenue Historic District (ID87000799) |
| MPS | 18th and 19th Century Brick Architecture of Windsor TR |
| NRHP reference No. | 88001492 |
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| Added to NRHP | September 15, 1988 |
| Designated CP | August 25, 1987 |
The Taylor Chapman House is a very old and special house in Windsor, Connecticut. It was built way back in 1764. This house is a great example of Georgian architecture, which was a popular building style long ago. It's made from brick and has been kept in really good condition. Because it's so important, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1988. This means it's recognized as a significant historical place in the United States.
Discovering the Taylor Chapman House
The Taylor Chapman House is found north of the main part of Windsor. You can see it on the west side of Palisado Avenue. This road, Palisado Avenue, is very old. It used to be the main path that ran next to the Connecticut River.
What Does the House Look Like?
This house has two and a half stories. It's about 40 feet long and 39 feet wide. The house is built with strong bricks and has a roof that slopes down on two sides. There are chimneys on the ends of the house. Originally, it had two chimneys on each end, but now it has one on each side.
The front of the house has five sections, called bays. The main door is in the middle. Above the door, there's a cool half-round window. All the other windows are rectangular. They have stone sills at the bottom and special brick designs above them. At the back of the house, there's a smaller, one-story part. The property also has a garage that was built more recently.
Who Lived Here? A Glimpse into History
The Taylor Chapman House was built in 1764 by a person named Taylor Chapman. It's one of only a few brick houses from that time period still standing in Windsor. This house is located close to an old road that led to the historic Bissell Ferry. This ferry used to connect Windsor with East Windsor Hill, helping people cross the river.
