Southport Jail, Westway Road
Originally was J.M. Hawkins blacksmith shop (1867), later to be used as Thomas Baker's horse-shoeing shop. Then the town took it over as a jail with 2 cells (Jailer was Captain Hayes). Then it was closed for years. It was then owned by A. Mayse and was used as a Scout lodge. O.T. Sherwood had horses and a carriage there from 1895-1900. Formerly at the northwest corner of Pequot and Westway Road (West Main), the building was moved in the 1950's to a location adjoining the house at 808 Pequot Avenue in Southport. As of 1975, it was used as an office by Robb B. O'Reilly.
Fairfield--Buildings--Westway Road
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Benjamin Pomeroy House
Southport- Buildings
Benjamin Pomeroy House
658 Pequot Avenue
The Pomeroy house was designed by prominent local architects Lambert and Bunnell, who built the house in 1869. Mrs. Benjamin Pomeroy, the wife of a wealthy shipping merchant, built the house for herself and her daughters.
Southport--Buildings--658 Pequot Avenue
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