Historic Barns of Connecticut

Designations

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Historic Significance

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Field Notes

Current residence consisting of a 1860 3 Bay wagon barn, moved from Pomfret VT which is the Southwest portion of the house. The pool is built in the foundation of what is believed to have been a blacksmith. Hundreds of horseshoes were found while excavating the pool. Photo list: Westport, Hillandale Rd 83 PJ&JA1 Southern view, barn is the left side of the photo Westport, Hillandale Rd 83 PJ&JA2 View towards northeast of front of house Westport, Hillandale Rd 83 PJ&JA Northern view of house. Barn is the right side of the photo. Westport, Hillandale Rd 4 PJ&JA4 Original foundation work believed to be the site of the blacksmith Northern view of house WEstport, Hillandale Rd 83 PJ&JA5 Original stairs leading to the blacksmith

Use (Historic)

• agriculture

Use (Present)

• residence

Exterior Visible from Public Road?

Yes

Demolished

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Location Integrity

Moved

Related features

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Environment features

• Residential
• Rural
• Woodland

Relationship to surroundings

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Building Typology

• English

Materials

• Clapboard

Structural System

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Roof materials

• Wood Shingle

Roof type

• Gable

Approximate Dimensions

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Date Compiled

04/12/2011

Compiled By

Charlotte Hitchcock