Ward-Heitman House, Historic house museum in West Haven, Connecticut, United States
The Ward-Heitman House stands as a timber-frame structure with clapboard siding, featuring a gabled roof and two rooms on each floor divided by a chimney.
The property dates back to 1684 when Ebenezer Clark acquired the land through marriage to Rebecca Brown, followed by Thomas Ward's ownership in 1788.
The museum displays an extensive collection of furnishings and objects representing 250 years of residential life in West Haven, Connecticut.
The museum at 277 Elm Street is temporarily closed for restoration, but updates on the progress can be found on the museum's website.
The house spans 0.5 acres and maintains its original architectural elements, earning recognition on the National Register of Historic Places in 2003.
GPS coordinates: 41.27611,-72.95222
Latest update: March 3, 2025 00:07
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