Red Cross Headquarters
Title
Red Cross Headquarters
Subject
Beach Road
Red Cross
Red Cross
Description
Hobart House
289 Beach Road
This home 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.
289 Beach Road
This home 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.
Source
Photograph files -- Fairfield - Buildings - 289 Beach Road (Hobart)
Date
1917
Rights
Fairfield Museum and History Center, all rights reserved. Please contact us for information about reproductions.
Format
JPEG; original photograph 4 x 5 inches; additional copies
Files
Citation
“Red Cross Headquarters,” Fairfield Photos, accessed April 18, 2024, https://fairfieldmuseum.omeka.net/items/show/119.
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