Isaac C. Lewis Cottage, Branford

Name: Isaac C. Lewis Cottage
Address: Branford, United States

#21 among attractions in Branford

Gothic Revival architecture

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The Isaac C. Lewis Cottage is a historic house at 255 Thimble Islands Road in Branford, Connecticut. Built in 1882, it is a well-preserved example of an eclectically styled Victorian seaside summer house. The house was included in the Stony Creek-Thimble Islands Historic District in 1988, and separately listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1997. ()

Built: 1882 (142 years ago)Coordinates: 41°15'47"N, 72°44'58"W

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Branford (Stony Creek)Branford United States

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Isaac C. Lewis Cottage – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Stony Creek Puppet House, Pine Orchard Union Chapel, Greene Art Gallery, Blackstone House.

~570 ftNW
Concerts and shows, Theater
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Church
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41°16'60"N • 72°40'60"W
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Colonial architecture
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Colonial architecture
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