Welles-Shipman-Ward House | |
Location | 972 Main St., South Glastonbury, Connecticut |
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Coordinates | 41°40′8″N 72°36′7″W / 41.66889°N 72.60194°W |
Area | 4 acres (1.6 ha) |
Built | 1755 |
Architectural style | Georgian |
Part of | South Glastonbury Historic District (ID84000250) |
NRHP reference No. | 77001418[1] |
Significant dates | |
Added to NRHP | September 19, 1977 |
Designated CP | November 23, 1984 |
The Welles-Shipman-Ward House is a historic house museum at 972 Main Street in South Glastonbury, Connecticut. Built in 1755, it is a well-preserved example of Georgian architecture, with the largest period fireplace in Connecticut. The name comes from the prominent local families that owned it. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977.[1] It is now maintained by the Historical Society of Glastonbury.