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Converse House and Barn

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Architectural style
  
Gothic

Designated CP
  
May 12, 1989

Year built
  
1870

NRHP Reference #
  
70000716

Area
  
8,000 m²

Added to NRHP
  
6 October 1970

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Location
  
185 Washington St., Norwich, Connecticut

Part of
  
Chelsea Parade Historic District (#88003215)

The Converse House and Barn are a historic residential property at 185 Washington Street in Norwich, Connecticut. The house is a 2-1/2 story wood frame Gothic Revival structure, with asymmetrical massing, vertical board siding, and a polychrome exterior. The barn appears to be of similar age to the house, which was built c. 1870. It was the home of Colonel Charles A. Converse, a local philanthropist, and is an important local example of High Victorian Gothic architecture.

The property was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1970. It is also included in the Chelsea Parade Historic District.

References

Converse House and Barn Wikipedia