Hearthstone Castle

Hearthstone Castle is a three-story stone structure in Danbury containing sixteen rooms and eight stone fireplaces throughout its layout. The building rises prominently with multiple levels and detailed exterior stonework.

Portrait photographer Elias Starr Sanford commissioned architect Ernest G.W. Dietrich in 1895 to design this summer home. Construction was completed in 1899, marking the end of a significant building project from that era.

The rooms inside showcase Italian woodwork that reflects craftsmanship from the period, alongside wrought iron fixtures created by local artisans from the Cephas B. Rogers Company. These details shape how the space feels as you walk through it.

The location sits within Tarrywile Park and requires walking along a gravel driveway to reach it. Wear sturdy shoes and be prepared for an uneven path.

A small railroad was built specifically to transport locally quarried granite to the construction site during building. This temporary rail line was used only while the structure was being erected.

Location: Danbury

Inception: 1895

Architectural style: Shingle style architecture

Address: 18 Brushy Hill Road

GPS coordinates: 41.37806,-73.44861

Latest update: December 6, 2025 16:04