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South Street #160

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Scope and Contents

Known historically as the Oliver Wolcott, Jr. house, this house was built in 1799 by Elijah Wadsworth in 1799 and enlarged by Oliver Wolcott, Jr. in 1817. Later owners included Colonel George B. Sanford (1900); Mrs. Harry G. Day (1920); and A. Sheldon Pennoyer & his mother Virginia Pennoyer (1929-1948). In 1963 it became the home of the Oliver Wolcott Library, with a modern addition by architect Eliot Noyes.

Dates

  • Creation: 1840-2000

Creator

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:
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Litchfield CT 06759
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