North Street #211
File — Box: 12, Folder: 6
Scope and Contents
The original site of the Lyman Beecher house (and birthplace of Harriet Beecher Stowe) that was moved to Norfolk Road. This house, known as the Thomas Painter House that was built in 1685, was moved from West Haven, Conn. Owners included C.A. Hatheway; and Beth and Oren Boynton. Photographs include the house on its original site in West Haven;interior views of the fireplaces, oven, and paneling; the reconstruction of the house on North Street; and the Beecher well and Beecher elm tree on the property.
Dates
- Creation: 1840-2000
Creator
- From the Collection: Litchfield Historical Society (Litchfield, Conn.) (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 45 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Litchfield Historical Society Repository
Contact:
7 South Street
P.O. Box 385
Litchfield CT 06759
860-567-4501
860-567-3565 (Fax)
archivist@litchfieldhistoricalsociety.org
7 South Street
P.O. Box 385
Litchfield CT 06759
860-567-4501
860-567-3565 (Fax)
archivist@litchfieldhistoricalsociety.org