Benedict House and Shop, Ridgefield

Name: Benedict House and Shop
Address: Ridgefield, United States

#10 among attractions in Ridgefield

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The Benedict House and Shop is a historic property at 57 Rockwell Road in Ridgefield, Connecticut. Built in 1740, the connected house and shop are among the oldest surviving buildings in the community. The shop is a particularly rare example of a cobbler's workshop of the 19th century. They are further notable for the sympathetic restoration they underwent at the hands of architect Cass Gilbert. The property was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 4, 1998. ()

Built: 1740 (284 years ago)Coordinates: 41°16'19"N, 73°29'32"W

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Ridgefield United States

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Benedict House and Shop – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Keeler Tavern, The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, Ridgefield Playhouse, Ridgefield Center Historic District.

~1190 ftNW
Specialty museum, Museum, Historical place
Keeler Tavern, Ridgefield
6 min walk • The Keeler Tavern is an 18th-century historical building at 132 Main Street in the center of Ridgefield, Connecticut, United States. The property served as summer home to architect Cass Gilbert, who purchased it in 1907 and designed additions to the building as well as a garden.
0.4 miNW
Museum, Modern art museum, Art museum
The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, Ridgefield
11 min walk • The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum is located in Ridgefield, Connecticut. The Aldrich has no permanent collection and is the only museum in Connecticut that is dedicated solely to the exhibition of contemporary art.
0.7 miN
Concerts and shows, Music venue, Concert hall
Ridgefield Playhouse, Ridgefield
19 min walk • The Ridgefield Playhouse is a theater located in Ridgefield, Connecticut with a capacity of 500. It hosts a variety of entertainment events such as the showing of films, plays or musical performances.
~890 ftW
Neighbourhood
Ridgefield Center Historic District, Ridgefield
5 min walk • The Ridgefield Center Historic District is part of the town of Ridgefield, Connecticut. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984.
0.5 miNE
41°16'40"N • 73°29'18"W
Winter Garden Ice Arena, Ridgefield
12 min walk • Ice skating, Ice rink

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Which popular attractions are close to Benedict House and Shop?

Nearby attractions include Ridgefield Center Historic District, Ridgefield (5 min walk), Keeler Tavern, Ridgefield (6 min walk), The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, Ridgefield (11 min walk), Ridgefield Playhouse, Ridgefield (19 min walk).

Benedict House and Shop, Ridgefield

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Benedict House and Shop – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Keeler Tavern, Ridgefield

The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, Ridgefield

Ridgefield Playhouse, Ridgefield

Ridgefield Center Historic District, Ridgefield

Winter Garden Ice Arena, Ridgefield

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Benedict House and Shop?