Ephraim Hawley House, Colonial timber house in Nichols, United States
The Ephraim Hawley House is a residential building in Connecticut built with white oak timber framing and topped with a large central stone chimney that serves multiple fireplaces inside. The interior preserves its original oak floors, fieldstone foundation, and a brick oven that still functions today.
The house was built between 1683 and 1690 and belonged to Ephraim Hawley, a descendant of one of the area's first European settlers. The structure represents the domestic architecture of late 17th-century New England.
The structure shows how families expanded their homes over time as their needs grew, moving from a simple cottage style to a more complex design. The exposed oak beams and hand-fitted stonework reflect the skills of early colonial builders working without modern tools.
The house sits along Route 108 in Trumbull and allows visitors to see early residential architecture from the roadside. The location makes it accessible for those exploring other historic sites in the region.
The property has remained in its original location but became part of four different townships as administrative boundaries shifted over centuries. These boundary changes reveal how New England communities were reorganized without the house ever being moved.
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