Thomas Lee House, Colonial house in Niantic, Connecticut.
The Thomas Lee House is a Colonial structure in Niantic built around 1660 with a timber frame construction. The building displays six wall posts, a steeply pitched roof, and a large central brick chimney with original exterior clapboards.
The house was built around 1660 and received several expansions including a West Parlor and bedroom chamber in 1700 and a lean-to kitchen in 1765. After being rescued from demolition in 1914, it underwent comprehensive restoration.
The building now functions as a museum displaying household furnishings and objects from 18th century daily life. You can observe how families arranged their rooms and what they kept in their homes.
The house sits at the intersection of Giant's Neck Road and Route 156 and opens for guided tours during summer months. Visitors should check in advance for tour availability since hours are limited to the warmer season.
Norman Morrison Isham, an expert in early Connecticut architecture, oversaw the complete restoration of the house after it was saved from demolition. His knowledge helped preserve the original construction techniques and restored all materials authentically.
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