A. Everett Austin House, Hartford

Name: A. Everett Austin House
Address: Hartford, United States

#75 among attractions in Hartford

Museum, History museum, Vernacular architecture

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The A. Everett Austin House is a historic house museum and National Historic Landmark at 130 Scarborough Street in Hartford, Connecticut. It was the home of Wadsworth Atheneum director Arthur Everett "Chick" Austin Jr. Chick Austin built the house in 1930 after seeing the Palladian Villas of the Veneto on his honeymoon. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1994, for its distinctive architectural style and for its association with Austin, the Atheneum's director 1927–1944. ()

Built: 1930 (94 years ago)Coordinates: 41°46'51"N, 72°42'33"W

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A. Everett Austin House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mark Twain House, Harriet Beecher Stowe Center, Elizabeth Park, Connecticut Historical Society.

1 miSE
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0.6 miS
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1 miE
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0.7 miS
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0.8 miS
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0.9 miSE
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to A. Everett Austin House?

Nearby attractions include Prospect Avenue Historic District, Hartford (5 min walk), Connecticut Governor's Residence, Hartford (8 min walk), Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford (15 min walk), University of Connecticut School of Law, Hartford (17 min walk).

How to get to A. Everett Austin House by public transport?

The nearest stations to A. Everett Austin House:

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Sigourney Street Station (35 min walk)