Welles-Shipman-Ward House

Welles-Shipman-Ward House
HABS photo, 1937
Welles-Shipman-Ward House is located in Connecticut
Welles-Shipman-Ward House
Welles-Shipman-Ward House is located in the United States
Welles-Shipman-Ward House
Location972 Main St., South Glastonbury, Connecticut
Coordinates41°40′8″N 72°36′7″W / 41.66889°N 72.60194°W / 41.66889; -72.60194
Area4 acres (1.6 ha)
Built1755 (1755)
Architectural styleGeorgian
Part ofSouth Glastonbury Historic District (ID84000250)
NRHP reference No.77001418[1]
Significant dates
Added to NRHPSeptember 19, 1977
Designated CPNovember 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.

  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.