Rowland House

Title

Rowland House

Subject

Fairfield-- Buildings

Description

Rowland house (Miss White's House).

952 Old Post Road

The Rowland House was built by Andrew Rowland in 1760. It was spared during the burning of Fairfield in 1779 because of an act of courtesy to a British officer years before. According to popular legend, Rowland's son warned the town of the British troop's arrival.

Creator

Wright, Mabel Osgood

Source

Mabel Osgood Wright 35mm Slides (from original glass slides)

Rights

Fairfield Museum and History Center, all rights reserved. Please contact us for information about reproductions.

Format

JPEG; from 35mm slide. Original glass slide 3.25 x 4 inches.

Files

MOW35mm_New#099-watermarked.jpg

Citation

Wright, Mabel Osgood, “Rowland House,” Fairfield Photos, accessed March 29, 2024, https://fairfieldmuseum.omeka.net/items/show/270.

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