Hobart and Bulkley Houses
Title
Hobart and Bulkley Houses
Subject
Fairfield-- Buildings
Description
289 Beach Road (Hobart)
303 Beach Road (Bulkley)
The Hobart house was built by Justin Hobart in 1765. It was left standing during the burning of Fairfield in 1779. Meetings and court was held at the home until a church was built in 1785. During World War I it was used as the chapter house for the Red Cross.
The Bulkley house was built in 1750 by Nathan Bulkley. Bulkley was the Town Clerk from 1754 until about 1787. The house was saved during the burning of Fairfield in 1779 because Fairfield Scouts were able to put out the fire.
303 Beach Road (Bulkley)
The Hobart house was built by Justin Hobart in 1765. It was left standing during the burning of Fairfield in 1779. Meetings and court was held at the home until a church was built in 1785. During World War I it was used as the chapter house for the Red Cross.
The Bulkley house was built in 1750 by Nathan Bulkley. Bulkley was the Town Clerk from 1754 until about 1787. The house was saved during the burning of Fairfield in 1779 because Fairfield Scouts were able to put out the fire.
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
Collection
Citation
Wright, Mabel Osgood, “Hobart and Bulkley Houses,” Fairfield Photos, accessed May 1, 2024, https://fairfieldmuseum.omeka.net/items/show/324.
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