Rock Ledge

Rock Ledge is a Tudor Revival mansion in Rowayton that sits on a substantial estate with granite structures and architectural details inspired by English country houses. The building displays characteristic design elements typical of early 20th-century American estates built to echo Old World residential traditions.

The original mansion was commissioned by James A. Farrell, head of U.S. Steel, and burned down in 1913 before being rebuilt by architects Tracy Walker and Leroy Ward. The property later passed to Sperry Rand Corporation, which used it during the era of early computing innovation.

The estate reflects how wealthy early 20th-century industrialists sought to recreate the grandeur of European country homes on American soil. These architectural choices reveal the tastes and ambitions of a generation that wanted to establish their own version of Old World elegance.

The property is now home to Graham Capital Management and operates as a financial center, so the interior is not open to the public. The exterior architecture remains visible from the street and provides a sense of the estate's historical design and scale.

The estate played a role in computer history when Sperry Rand Corporation used it during the development of early computing technology. Few visitors realize that this aristocratic retreat was actually a site of groundbreaking technological work.

Location: Norwalk

Inception: 1911

Architectural style: Tudor Revival architecture

GPS coordinates: 41.06583,-73.43639

Latest update: December 14, 2025 09:46