old homes in my area, and from yours

[jasonc]

do read the stories. some of those I can comment about.

 

[Deborah13]

This is the Goodspeed Train Station. It is right across the river from the Opera House. When I was a kid the trains were still running but it was no longer used as a train station. It was a Feed and Grain store.

 

[jasonc]

I do have a train station to post. I have the old images and new. it is now the indian river county historical society home. one of two locations.

 

[Deborah13]

The Spirit of 76 Bed & Breakfast, Higganum CT. On the smaller pic. the huge painting depicts soldiers in a screen of the Revolutionary War. Built 1841.
Higganum and Haddam are adjoining small towns they share a school system, etc.

 

[Deborah13]

This house is in Haddam. I chose it to show the architectural design called a salt box. It's called that because it's shaped just like an old salt box. :wink

 

[jasonc]

This house is in Haddam. I chose it to show the architectural design called a salt box. It's called that because it's shaped just like an old salt box. :wink

I think we have one or two of those style here.

 

[Mike S]

I'm glad Deborah is posting buildings in Connecticut, where she grew up. Here's one from my Connecticut town:

1834 Greek revival style stone house, built by Francis Gillette, politician, lecturer, and abolitionist. This style of house is pretty common in Connecticut, and most - including the Gillette house - were part of the underground railroad.

 

[Lewis]

Seems kind of small, and dark...no windows. Neighbors are kind of quiet though, I bet. Quiet and not much crime, people are probably dying to get into a place like that.

And it stinks in there, what could that smell be

 

[Deborah13]

I'm glad Deborah is posting buildings in Connecticut, where she grew up. Here's one from my Connecticut town:

1834 Greek revival style stone house, built by Francis Gillette, politician, lecturer, and abolitionist. This style of house is pretty common in Connecticut, and most - including the Gillette house - were part of the underground railroad.

I really like these homes built with rock, probably granite.
I've been thinking about posting Gillette Castle. Gillette Castle is so quirky, it was built by Francis' son William who was an actor/playwright. Maybe you would like to do that?

 

[Mike S]

And it stinks in there, what could that smell be

LOL. Don't worry, that smell will go away after awhile.

 

[Mike S]

I really like these homes built with rock, probably granite.
I've been thinking about posting Gillette Castle. Gillette Castle is so quirky, it was built by Francis' son William who was an actor/playwright. Maybe you would like to do that?

Oh, Deb, I think you should post that. Gillette Castle is close to where you grew up.

 

[Mike S]

Mark Twain home, Hartford CT, built 1874
located right next to

Harriet Beecher Stowe home, Hartford CT, built 1871

 

[jasonc]

I should post my mothers home. if I can get an addy I will use google earth. it is in nagatuck, ct. mom is from there.

 

[Deborah13]

I should post my mothers home. if I can get an addy I will use google earth. it is in nagatuck, ct. mom is from there.

I wish I could do that from google maps, street view. There are some really neat, old places that I can't fine online.

 

[jasonc]

Mark Twain home, Hartford CT, built 1874
located right next to

Harriet Beecher Stowe home, Hartford CT, built 1871

twains home almost has a twin here and the person who lives there is from ct.

 

[Lewis]

LOL. Don't worry, that smell will go away after awhile.

Mike I had to move because it stank so bad, so I am in a new one. This one is real nice.

 

[Mike S]

Mike I had to move because it stank so bad, so I am in a new one. This one is real nice.

Nice...better neighborhood.

 

[Lewis]

Nice...better neighborhood.

Talk about quiet I should have been here years ago, no crime at all

How they built my new home, that I paid cash for.
https://www.troost.com/mausoleum-design-build-construction

 

[jasonc]

lol.

 

[Angel]

Mark Twain home, Hartford CT, built 1874
located right next to

Harriet Beecher Stowe home, Hartford CT, built 1871

WOW!