Charles Ives House, Danbury

Name: Charles Ives House
Address: Danbury, United States

#16 among attractions in Danbury

Museum, History museum

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The Charles Ives House, also known as Charles Ives Birthplace, is located on Mountainville Avenue in Danbury, Connecticut, United States. It is a wooden frame structure built in 1780 and expanded on since. Over the course of the 19th century it was the residence of several generations of Iveses, a family important in the city's history. In 1874 it was the birthplace of Charles Ives, who became an internationally recognized composer in the early 20th century. ()

Built: 1780 (244 years ago)Coordinates: 41°22'53"N, 73°26'41"W

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Charles Ives House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Danbury Ice Arena, Danbury Museum & Historical Society, Hearthstone Castle, Church of St. Peter.

1 miN
Sport complex, Hockey, Sport venue
Danbury Ice Arena, Danbury
26 min walk • The Danbury Ice Arena is a multi-purpose arena in Danbury, Connecticut, that can seat about 3,000. It was built in 1999 with renovation and expansion in 2004. The Danbury Arena was the home of the Danbury Trashers of the United Hockey League from 2004 to 2006, and the New England Stars of the North Eastern Hockey League in 2006–07.
0.5 miN
History museum, Museum
Danbury Museum & Historical Society, Danbury
14 min walk • The Danbury Museum and Historical Society is a private museum located in Danbury, Connecticut, the purpose of which is to acquire, preserve, exhibit, and interpret the heritage of the greater Danbury area for education, information, and research. The main campus of the museum is located on 43 Main Street.
~1590 ftSW
Shingle style architecture, Forts and castles
Hearthstone Castle, Danbury
8 min walk • Hearthstone Castle in Danbury, Connecticut, was built between 1895 and 1899. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987. It has also been known as Parks' Castle and as The Castle. The property includes four contributing buildings and three other contributing structures.
0.8 miN
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Church of St. Peter, Danbury
20 min walk • St. Peter is a Roman Catholic church in Danbury, Connecticut, part of the Diocese of Bridgeport. St. Peter's was the first Catholic church built in northern Fairfield County. It is the third oldest parish, and the fifth oldest Roman Catholic Church in the Diocese of Bridgeport. St.
~1100 ftNE
Park
Rogers Park, Danbury
6 min walk • Rogers Park is a 56-acre public park and recreational facility in Danbury, Connecticut, United States, located at the end of Main Street at South Street.
0.8 miN
Church
Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, Danbury
20 min walk • Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish - designated for Polish immigrants in Danbury, Connecticut, United States. Founded in 1925. It is one of the Polish-American Roman Catholic parishes in New England in the Diocese of Bridgeport.
0.8 miSW
Park, Shingle style architecture
Tarrywile Park, Danbury
22 min walk • Tarrywile Park is a large municipal park in the city of Danbury, Connecticut. The park consists of 722 acres of rolling hills with woodlands, fields, and ponds. It also includes the Tarrywile Mansion, probably the finest Shingle Style house in the city.
~70 ftN
41°22'54"N • 73°26'41"W
Scott Fanton Museum, Danbury
1 min walk • Museum
0.5 miN
Museum, History museum
John Rider House, Danbury
13 min walk • The John Rider House is located on Main Street in Danbury, Connecticut, United States. It is a wooden frame house dating to the late 18th century. It remained in the Rider family until 1925.
1.1 miNW
41°23'42"N • 73°27'13"W
Danbury Public Library, Danbury
27 min walk • Library
1 miNW
41°23'27"N • 73°27'30"W
U-Haul Moving & Storage of Danbury, Danbury
25 min walk • Restaurant, Storage

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Charles Ives House?

Nearby attractions include Scott Fanton Museum, Danbury (1 min walk), Rogers Park, Danbury (6 min walk), Hearthstone Castle, Danbury (8 min walk), John Rider House, Danbury (13 min walk).

How to get to Charles Ives House by public transport?

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Danbury (27 min walk)