Hyland-Wildman House, Colonial house in Guilford, Connecticut.
The Hyland-Wildman House is a colonial residence in Guilford, Connecticut, featuring a central stone chimney, wooden clapboard siding, and five symmetrical window bays with diamond-paned glass. The building has operated as a museum since 1918 where visitors can explore the architectural details and historical collections.
The house was built in 1713 by Isaac Parmelee and received its current form through extensive restoration work in 1917 directed by architectural historian Norman Isham. Historic New England provided support for this project which preserved the original construction methods.
The house displays furnishings and household items from colonial times that show how people in early New England lived and furnished their homes. Visitors can see how families moved through these rooms and organized their daily routines.
The house is located in Guilford and welcomes visitors as a museum to explore architectural features and displays. It offers a clear view of the construction style and furnishings typical of that era.
The interior features decoratively shaped beams with beveled edges that rank among the earliest examples of this specific construction technique in New England. These details are rarely seen elsewhere and demonstrate the craftsmanship of builders from that period.
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