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Woodbury's Historic Buildings: A Glimpse Into 'Old' New England

Oh those times of yesteryear. Woodbury's historic buildings ensure that folks don't forget the history of the town.

 

The Historic Buildings of Connecticut blog features photos and descriptions of historical buildings in a bunch of New England towns, including Woodbury.

The blog categorizes buildings by town, style and type of building, such as inns or outhouses.

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There are eight buildings in Woodbury on the Historic Buildings of Connecticut blog.

The Hurd House is one of the sites in town that helps keep history alive. Some of the events hosted at the Hurd House include and .  

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Roger Sherman Place, 247 Main St. South

This Roger Sherman is reportedly not the but perhaps a relative?

This historic building is now home to the town of Woodbury's offices.

 

According to the Historic Buildings of Connecticut blog, the Bull Homestead was built by Deacon Samuel Bull, a blacksmith from Farmington. Until 1994, the home was occupied by members of the Bull family, the blog reported.

Now, occupies a portion of the property.

This white structure looks like it rises out of the rocks of a cliff alongside Main Street.

The Joyce S. Drakeley Real Estate website lists information on this home, although it is listed as sold. The real estate company reports that the home dates back to 1760 and sits on a 1.03-acre property that has a barn and boxwood garden.

South Center District School #2

students visit this old schoolhouse every year, to experience what it was like to attend school in the 19th century.

What's Missing?

Notably absent from the list is the . Are there any other historic buildings in town not mentioned?


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