Oliver Wolcott House, National Historic Landmark in Litchfield, United States.
The Oliver Wolcott House, constructed in 1753, stands as a two-and-a-half-story wooden building with five bays and a central chimney on South Street.
The residence belonged to Oliver Wolcott Sr., who signed the Declaration of Independence and later became the Governor of Connecticut from 1796 to 1797.
The Federal-style architecture of the house includes a prominent entrance with fluted columns and a broken-gable pediment, representing early American residential design.
Located at the intersection of South Street and Wolcott Avenue, this private residence maintains its original structural elements across 12 acres of land.
George Washington and Marquis de Lafayette visited this house during the American Revolutionary period, marking its role in national leadership gatherings.
Location: Connecticut
Inception: 1753
Architects: Oliver Wolcott
Architectural style: Federal architecture
GPS coordinates: 41.74333,-73.18778
Latest update: March 6, 2025 16:39
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