Samuel Forbes Homestead (North Canaan, Connecticut)

USA / Massachusetts / Sheffield / North Canaan, Connecticut / Lower Road, 89
 house, NRHP - National Register of Historic Places, Colonial (architecture)
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Historic house listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP).

- Built: c. 1754
- Alterations: numerous expansions (mostly to the north) and remodels
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Areas of significance: Industry; Architecture
- Area: 26.7 acres
- Outbuildings: barn; pool house
- Date added to NRHP: 11/25/1992

Originally saltbox in form, the roofline of the Forbes house was modified at some later date, and rear additions were also completed. It was the home of Samuel Forbes, who was an important figure in the 18th century iron industry of northwest Connecticut. Forbes operated blast furnaces that supplied arms to the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War.

NRHP #92001578
Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samuel_Forbes_Homestead
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Coordinates:   42°0'43"N   73°18'26"W
This article was last modified 3 years ago