Historic Barns of Connecticut

Designations

n/a

Historic Significance

Associated with the Robert Brainerd House which was erected circa 1790 on a high bluff overlooking the Connecticut River and Valley. House sold to Matthew Clark of Lyme in 1805.  Clark was a farmer and family owned property until 1927. 

English style barn with later shed roof addition on southern elevation.  Addition has three garage bays.  Barn has vertical siding.  Property has numerous outbuildings.

Field Notes

Associated with the Robert Brainerd House which was erected circa 1790 on a high bluff overlooking the Connecticut River and Valley. House sold to Matthew Clark of Lyme in 1805. Clark was a farmer and family owned property until 1927. English style barn with later shed roof addition on southern elevation. Addition has three garage bays. Barn has vertical siding. Property has numerous outbuildings.

Use (Historic)

• agriculture

Use (Present)

• workspace

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Exterior Visible from Public Road?

Yes

Demolished

n/a

Location Integrity

Original Site

Related features

n/a

Environment features

Relationship to surroundings

n/a

Building Typology

• English

Materials

• Vertical Siding

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Structural System

• Post & Beam

Roof materials

• Asphalt Shingle

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Roof type

• Gable

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Approximate Dimensions

36 x 24

Date Compiled

02/21/2008

Compiled By

Elizabeth Malloy

Sources

director@haddamhistory.org