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Elderkin House

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Description: View of the Elderkin House with a stone wall in front. Caption reads: "Col. Elderkin House, Windham, Conn said to be the first brick house in the country, ...
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The Old McClellan Elms

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Description: View of the Old McClellan Elms, planted on April 19, 1775. Caption reads: "The McClellan Elms Set Out April 19th 1775."
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Birthplace of Nathan Hale

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Description: The birthplace of Nathan Hale, martyr soldier of the American Revolution. Caption reads: "Nathan Hale Birthplace, So. Coventry, Conn."
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Wolf Den Farm

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Description: A view of Wolf Den Farm, best known for the wolf's den where General Israel Putnam killed the last wolf in Connecticut.
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Boxwood Manor

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Description: The rear view of Boxwood Manor, the inspiration for the painter, Charles Vezin, in 'The Old Garden.'
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The Simsbury 1820 House

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Description: The Simsbury 1820 House was originally owned by Revolutionary War hero Noah Phelps who gave it to his son Elijah, and the house remained in the family unti...
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House on Walhall Estate

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Description: View across lawn toward a house on the Walhall Estate, built with Doric columns.
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The White House

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Description: The White House, an eighteenth century structure, was the residence of the Battell family.
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Colonial Fireplace

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Description: View of a seven foot tall colonial fireplace in a home. The large fireplace is surrounded by kitchen tools, fireplace tools and a bed warmer. A sword hangs...
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Denison Homestead Parlor

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Description: View of the parlor in the Denison homestead. Built in 1717, the home is a museum today. The room features a brick fireplace and mantle, a plush chair, two ...
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Denison Homestead Parlor

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Description: View of the parlor in the Denison homestead. Built in 1717, the home is a museum today. The room features a brick fireplace with mantle, a plush chair, two...
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Denison Homestead Bedroom

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Description: View of a bedroom in the Denison homestead. The room features an antique highboy dresser, trunk, rugs, fireplace with mantle, wooden bench and chair, and ...
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Denison Homestead Parlor

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Description: View of formal parlor in Deniston homestead. Built in 1717, the home is a museum today. The room features two formal portraits, a rocking chair, dresser, m...
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Denison Homestead Bedroom

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Description: View of a bedroom in the Denison homestead. Built in 1717, the home is a museum today. Room features a wooden sleigh bed, a wooden cradle with a doll, seve...
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Judson House Slave Kitchen

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Description: View of the slave kitchen in the Judson House. Built circa 1750 by Captain David Judson, the kitchen features a large brick hearth and fireplace with tools...
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Hyland House Bedroom

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Description: View of bedroom in Hyland House. Built in 1660, the house is still standing. The room features a canopy bed, wooden cradle and dresser.
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Hyland House Kitchen

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Description: View of kitchen in Hyland House. Built in 1660, the house is still standing. Room features a fireplace with rifle hanging above, iron fireplace tools, a Sh...
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Hyland House Stairway

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Description: View of the stairway area in Hyland House. Built in 1660, the house is still standing. A Shaker-style chair is in the foreground next to the stairway, and ...
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Hyland House Lean-To Kitchen

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Description: View of the lean-to kitchen in Hyland House, which was built in 1660. The room features a fireplace with two smokers, a table with several mortar and pestl...
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The Nathan Hale Schoolhouse and the General Spencer Monument

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Description: View of the Nathan Hale Schoolhouse, with the General Spencer Monument in the foreground. Erected by the State on the petition of the Nathan Hale Memorial ...

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