Hampton Inn, listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) in Connecticut
The Hampton Inn is a hotel building on Oenoke Ridge in New Canaan, built in 1908 in the Colonial Revival style with Queen Anne elements. The three-story wood structure features prominent gables on the front facade and a wraparound porch supported by square posts, accompanied by a secondary dwelling from the 1890s and a smaller 1940s carriage house and apartment building.
The Hampton Inn was built in 1908 in response to growing demand for summer lodging that had been emerging for decades prior. After its peak in the early 1900s, the hotel experienced declining visitors following World War Two, though it underwent restoration in the 1980s and now holds protected status on the National Register.
The building takes its name from its original proprietor and served as a gathering place for summer visitors seeking refuge from city life. The architecture with its distinctive gables and wraparound porch reflects how innkeepers designed spaces to welcome and comfort their guests.
The building sits on Oenoke Ridge in the northern portion of New Canaan and is surrounded by other historic houses. The location is relatively accessible, and visitors can view the exterior and grounds from public areas, though the architecture is best appreciated from street view.
The inn once hosted notable guests including actress Lillian Gish and the wife of Chinese leader Chiang Kai-Shek. These visits show how the property attracted visitors from different social circles and played a role in regional history beyond its primary function as a summer lodge.
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