The Fowler house was built in 1784 by Stephen Fowler. Fowler had bought the land where the house sits in 1783 from John Hobart. Fowler chose the location because it would soon carry on many community activities since the first Episcopal Church was built in 1789 down the road and The Fairfield Academy was created. ]]>2014-10-22T10:10:56-04:00
Title
Fowler House
Subject
Fairfield-Buildings
Description
Fowler House
205 Beach Road
The Fowler house was built in 1784 by Stephen Fowler. Fowler had bought the land where the house sits in 1783 from John Hobart. Fowler chose the location because it would soon carry on many community activities since the first Episcopal Church was built in 1789 down the road and The Fairfield Academy was created.
Creator
Haley
Source
Haley Photograph Collection
Rights
Fairfield Museum and History Center, all rights reserved. Please contact us for information about reproductions.
The Tucker house was built by Isaac Tucker in 1766 and is one of the few houses that was spared during the burning of Fairfield in 1779. A hole in the floor is still there to show that the house was fired upon. An elderly colored servant is credited with conquering the blaze. ]]>2014-10-22T10:10:56-04:00
Title
Tucker House
Subject
Fairfield-Buildings
Description
Tucker House
249 Beach Road
The Tucker house was built by Isaac Tucker in 1766 and is one of the few houses that was spared during the burning of Fairfield in 1779. A hole in the floor is still there to show that the house was fired upon. An elderly colored servant is credited with conquering the blaze.
Creator
Haley
Source
Haley Photograph Collection
Rights
Fairfield Museum and History Center, all rights reserved. Please contact us for information about reproductions.
The Bulkley house was built in 1750 by Nathan Bulkley. Bulkley was an advocate for independence and signed Articles in 1774 with other town leaders to break ties with England. The house was set ablaze by the British in 1779 but was saved by Fairfield scouts who followed the invaders. ]]>2014-10-22T10:10:56-04:00
Title
Nathan Bulkley House
Subject
Fairfield-Buildings
Description
Nathan Bulkley House
303 Beach Road
The Bulkley house was built in 1750 by Nathan Bulkley. Bulkley was an advocate for independence and signed Articles in 1774 with other town leaders to break ties with England. The house was set ablaze by the British in 1779 but was saved by Fairfield scouts who followed the invaders.
Creator
Haley
Source
Haley Photograph Collection
Rights
Fairfield Museum and History Center, all rights reserved. Please contact us for information about reproductions.
The Perry house was built around 1843 by Oliver Perry. Perry was a member of the Connecticut General Assembly in 1847-1849, 1853, 1857, 1860, and 1864. He was the Connecticut Secretary of State in 1854 and Speaker of the House from 1859 to 1860. ]]>2014-10-22T10:10:56-04:00
Title
Oliver Perry House
Subject
Fairfield-Buildings
Description
Oliver Perry House
750 Harbor Road
The Perry house was built around 1843 by Oliver Perry. Perry was a member of the Connecticut General Assembly in 1847-1849, 1853, 1857, 1860, and 1864. He was the Connecticut Secretary of State in 1854 and Speaker of the House from 1859 to 1860.
Creator
Haley
Source
Haley Photograph Collection
Rights
Fairfield Museum and History Center, all rights reserved. Please contact us for information about reproductions.
The William Bulkley house was built in 1766 by William Bulkley. The house was spared by the British in 1779 because Bulkley's wife provided hospitality to British troops. ]]>2014-10-22T10:10:56-04:00
Title
William Bulkley House
Subject
Fairfield-Buildings
Description
William Bulkley House
824 Harbor Road
The William Bulkley house was built in 1766 by William Bulkley. The house was spared by the British in 1779 because Bulkley's wife provided hospitality to British troops.
Creator
Haley
Source
The Haley Photograph Collection
Rights
Fairfield Museum and History Center, all rights reserved. Please contact us for information about reproductions.
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533 Merwin Lane
The Merwin house was built in 1820 and remained in the Merwin family until it was acquired by Cameron Clark. ]]>2014-10-22T10:10:56-04:00
Title
Merwin House
Subject
Fairfield-Buildings
Description
Merwin House
533 Merwin Lane
The Merwin house was built in 1820 and remained in the Merwin family until it was acquired by Cameron Clark.
Creator
Haley
Source
The Haley Photograph Collection
Rights
Fairfield Museum and History Center, all rights reserved. Please contact us for information about reproductions.
It is unknown when the Trubee house was built. What is known is that there are records of it being sold in 1812 to Samuel Comfort Trubee. The house was said to be about 10 or 12 years old when it was bought. ]]>2014-10-22T10:10:56-04:00
Title
Trubee House
Subject
Fairfield-Buildings
Description
Trubee House
53 Rowland Road
It is unknown when the Trubee house was built. What is known is that there are records of it being sold in 1812 to Samuel Comfort Trubee. The house was said to be about 10 or 12 years old when it was bought.
Creator
Haley
Source
The Haley Photograph Collection
Rights
Fairfield Museum and History Center, all rights reserved. Please contact us for information about reproductions.