Solomon Goffe House
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The Solomon Goffe House
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Solomon Goffe House as seen in May, 2007
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| Location: | 677 N. Colony St. Meriden, Connecticut |
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| Coordinates: | 41°33′10″N 72°47′18″W / 41.5528°N 72.7884°WCoordinates: 41°33′10″N 72°47′18″W / 41.5528°N 72.7884°W |
| Built: | 1711 |
| Architect: | unknown |
| NRHP Reference#: | 79002645 |
| Added to NRHP: | January 16, 1979 |
The Solomon Goffe House is located on North Colony Street in Meriden, Connecticut, United States. It was built in 1711, and is the oldest remaining building in the city of Meriden.[1] It is a traditional gambrel style roof.
One of the highlights of the landscaping is its traditional herb garden, which was designed after examples of typical 18th century herb gardens in the area.
Current use [edit]
The house is currently a museum, open by appointment.
The Archaeology Society of Connecticut has done some digs on the property and found a number of objects, including an axe blade. [1]
References [edit]
- ^ Simmons, Gil (1 September 2011). "Oldest home in Meriden a time capsule". WTNH.com. Archived from the original on 3 May 2013.
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- Buildings and structures in Meriden, Connecticut
- Houses completed in 1711
- Landmarks in Connecticut
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