Benson House
Title
Benson House
Subject
Fairfield-- Buildings
Description
Benson House
131 South Benson Road
The Benson house was built in 1779 by Brigadier General Elijah Abel after the previous house was destroyed during the burning of Fairfield. The home was purchased by Captain Abraham Benson in 1810. The home was remodeled in 1830 to be used as a tavern. The tavern opened in 1831 and operated until the late 1940's.
131 South Benson Road
The Benson house was built in 1779 by Brigadier General Elijah Abel after the previous house was destroyed during the burning of Fairfield. The home was purchased by Captain Abraham Benson in 1810. The home was remodeled in 1830 to be used as a tavern. The tavern opened in 1831 and operated until the late 1940's.
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.
Collection
Citation
Wright, Mabel Osgood, “Benson House,” Fairfield Photos, accessed March 29, 2024, https://fairfieldmuseum.omeka.net/items/show/185.
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