5 South Road
Address: 5 South Road
Contemporary Building Name: 5 South Road
Historic Building Name: Lord House
Present Use: Residential
Historic Use: Residential
Architectural style: Greek Revival / Vernacular
Date constructed: c. 1850 (Baber), 1868 (Assessor)
Description: There is no door in the front gable end facing South Main Street. Instead, there are two 6-over-6 windows in the first story, with two at the second and one in the attic. Eaves of the gable end return slightly. A central chimney rises from the ridge. On the north side elevation tow 6-over-6s are symmetrically placed at both first and second floors. The one-story wing set back to the south is protected by a shed-roofed porch with turned posts that wraps around the south elevation. The principal entrance to the main block is through a door at the north end of the porch. There are small rectangular windows under the eaves on the west elevation of the ell.
Significance: The Lord House exhibits the mass and plan of the Greek Revival style with its gable end to the street having eaves returns, its one-story wing, and the rectangular windows under the eaves. In other respects the building is vernacular, perhaps altered, with possible loss to the vinyl siding of architecturally stylistic features. The symmetry of the fenestration on the front and north side elevations and the verticality and large size of the attic window may reflect changes made to the house over time. The 1855 map shows a building at approximately this location with the name D Lord. The same name is used with two other buildings across South Road. In the 1869 atlas, G.T. Lord is associated with this house. In the 20th century it was the home of Florence Lord, state representative, town librarian, and columnist for the "Marlborough Messenger."
Sources: Baber, David. Capitol Region Council of Governments Historic Resource Survey of Marlborough, 1978.
Ransom, David. Historical and Architectural Resources Survey, Town of Marlborough, Connecticut. April 1998.
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Posted on May 24, 2007 2:53 PM
Contemporary Building Name: 5 South Road
Historic Building Name: Lord House
Present Use: Residential
Historic Use: Residential
Architectural style: Greek Revival / Vernacular
Date constructed: c. 1850 (Baber), 1868 (Assessor)
Description: There is no door in the front gable end facing South Main Street. Instead, there are two 6-over-6 windows in the first story, with two at the second and one in the attic. Eaves of the gable end return slightly. A central chimney rises from the ridge. On the north side elevation tow 6-over-6s are symmetrically placed at both first and second floors. The one-story wing set back to the south is protected by a shed-roofed porch with turned posts that wraps around the south elevation. The principal entrance to the main block is through a door at the north end of the porch. There are small rectangular windows under the eaves on the west elevation of the ell.
Significance: The Lord House exhibits the mass and plan of the Greek Revival style with its gable end to the street having eaves returns, its one-story wing, and the rectangular windows under the eaves. In other respects the building is vernacular, perhaps altered, with possible loss to the vinyl siding of architecturally stylistic features. The symmetry of the fenestration on the front and north side elevations and the verticality and large size of the attic window may reflect changes made to the house over time. The 1855 map shows a building at approximately this location with the name D Lord. The same name is used with two other buildings across South Road. In the 1869 atlas, G.T. Lord is associated with this house. In the 20th century it was the home of Florence Lord, state representative, town librarian, and columnist for the "Marlborough Messenger."
Sources: Baber, David. Capitol Region Council of Governments Historic Resource Survey of Marlborough, 1978.
Ransom, David. Historical and Architectural Resources Survey, Town of Marlborough, Connecticut. April 1998.
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Posted on May 24, 2007 2:53 PM
77 South Road
Address: 77 South Road
Contemporary Building Name: 77 South Road
Historic Building Name: George T. Lord House
Present Use: Residential
Historic Use: Residential
Architectural style: Colonial
Date constructed: 1740-1780 (Baber), c. 1745 (Keith), 1750 (Assessor
Description: In the front elevation, first floor, the central door, which is off center to the south, is flanked by two 6-over-6 windows on each side. Two added gabled dormers are in the lower slope of the gambrel rood at second-floor level. A former square central chimney is missing. On the south side elevation, a 6-over-6 window is followed by a small 6-over-6 window with the pattern repeated at second floor. A small four-pane attic window is in the gable peak.
Significance: The George T. Lord House is one of the few gambrel-roofed 18th century buildings in Marlborough. Its relatively isolated works effectively with its surviving range of historic barns to give a good sense of a historic Marlborough farmstead. While at one time this grouping was the norm, it has now become rare. (See also 180 Jones Hollow Road.) The fact that the door is not centered is curious, but might be explained by interior arrangements. The Keith survey (c. 1935) describes the interior: "No front stairs; back stairs are original. Three fireplaces with sunken hearths. Dutch oven in old kitchen. Chair rail in south front room. Featheredge wainscot in dining room. At least two panel doors in ell. No summer beams." The size of the window openings is relatively small, suggesting that they may be the original size, as contrasted to the later enlarged openings found in many 18th century Connecticut houses. At the time of the Keith survey, the owner was Byron S. Lord, following in the footsteps of his great grandfather. Baber states that at one time a shed was a blacksmith shop.
Sources: Baber, David. Capitol Region Council of Governments Historic Resource Survey of Marlborough, 1978.
Keith, Elmer D., director. Works Progress Administration, Federal Writers’ Project, Census of Old of Distinctive Buildings in the State of Connecticut. c. 1935.
Ransom, David. Historical and Architectural Resources Survey, Town of Marlborough, Connecticut. April 1998.
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Posted on July 26, 2007 11:16 AM
Contemporary Building Name: 77 South Road
Historic Building Name: George T. Lord House
Present Use: Residential
Historic Use: Residential
Architectural style: Colonial
Date constructed: 1740-1780 (Baber), c. 1745 (Keith), 1750 (Assessor
Description: In the front elevation, first floor, the central door, which is off center to the south, is flanked by two 6-over-6 windows on each side. Two added gabled dormers are in the lower slope of the gambrel rood at second-floor level. A former square central chimney is missing. On the south side elevation, a 6-over-6 window is followed by a small 6-over-6 window with the pattern repeated at second floor. A small four-pane attic window is in the gable peak.
Significance: The George T. Lord House is one of the few gambrel-roofed 18th century buildings in Marlborough. Its relatively isolated works effectively with its surviving range of historic barns to give a good sense of a historic Marlborough farmstead. While at one time this grouping was the norm, it has now become rare. (See also 180 Jones Hollow Road.) The fact that the door is not centered is curious, but might be explained by interior arrangements. The Keith survey (c. 1935) describes the interior: "No front stairs; back stairs are original. Three fireplaces with sunken hearths. Dutch oven in old kitchen. Chair rail in south front room. Featheredge wainscot in dining room. At least two panel doors in ell. No summer beams." The size of the window openings is relatively small, suggesting that they may be the original size, as contrasted to the later enlarged openings found in many 18th century Connecticut houses. At the time of the Keith survey, the owner was Byron S. Lord, following in the footsteps of his great grandfather. Baber states that at one time a shed was a blacksmith shop.
Sources: Baber, David. Capitol Region Council of Governments Historic Resource Survey of Marlborough, 1978.
Keith, Elmer D., director. Works Progress Administration, Federal Writers’ Project, Census of Old of Distinctive Buildings in the State of Connecticut. c. 1935.
Ransom, David. Historical and Architectural Resources Survey, Town of Marlborough, Connecticut. April 1998.
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Posted on July 26, 2007 11:16 AM
124 South Road
Address: 124 South Road
Contemporary Building Name: 124 South Road
Historic Building Name: George H. Lord House ?
Present Use: Residential
Historic Use: Residential
Architectural style: Colonial / Colonial Revival?
Date constructed: c. 1900 (Baber), 1937 (Assessor), c. 1820 (Ransom)
Description: In the front elevation, a central door is flanked by paired 1-over-1 windows. At the second floor an added hipped-roof dormer has another 1-over-1 window. The chimney is just inside the south wall. The property is 4 1/2 acres.
Significance: Presumably, the house once had two windows on either side of the front door, which have been altered to the existing paired windows, and there may have been a central chimney (depending on date of construction). As it now exists, the house is with stylistic character-defining architectural features. Both the 1855 map and 1869 atlas identify a house at this location with the name George H. Lord. Accordingly, it may be that this house dates from before 1855, and some part of the original fabric may be present underneath the alterations which now are apparent to the eye. Since the alterations have been substantial, the 20th century construction dates cited above may be the dates of the major alterations.
Sources: Baber, David. Capitol Region Council of Governments Historic Resource Survey of Marlborough, 1978.
Ransom, David. Historical and Architectural Resources Survey, Town of Marlborough, Connecticut. April 1998.
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Posted on May 24, 2007 3:05 PM
Contemporary Building Name: 124 South Road
Historic Building Name: George H. Lord House ?
Present Use: Residential
Historic Use: Residential
Architectural style: Colonial / Colonial Revival?
Date constructed: c. 1900 (Baber), 1937 (Assessor), c. 1820 (Ransom)
Description: In the front elevation, a central door is flanked by paired 1-over-1 windows. At the second floor an added hipped-roof dormer has another 1-over-1 window. The chimney is just inside the south wall. The property is 4 1/2 acres.
Significance: Presumably, the house once had two windows on either side of the front door, which have been altered to the existing paired windows, and there may have been a central chimney (depending on date of construction). As it now exists, the house is with stylistic character-defining architectural features. Both the 1855 map and 1869 atlas identify a house at this location with the name George H. Lord. Accordingly, it may be that this house dates from before 1855, and some part of the original fabric may be present underneath the alterations which now are apparent to the eye. Since the alterations have been substantial, the 20th century construction dates cited above may be the dates of the major alterations.
Sources: Baber, David. Capitol Region Council of Governments Historic Resource Survey of Marlborough, 1978.
Ransom, David. Historical and Architectural Resources Survey, Town of Marlborough, Connecticut. April 1998.
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Posted on May 24, 2007 3:05 PM
193 South Road
Address: 193 South Road
Contemporary Building Name: Rankl Farm
Historic Building Name:
Present Use: Residential
Historic Use: Residential
Architectural style: Greek Revival / Moorish Revival/ Gothic Revival / Italianate
Date constructed: c. 1860 (Baber), 1890 (Assessor)
Description: In the three-bay gable end toward the street of 193 South Road, the door is in the south (right) bay with two 1-over-1 windows surrounded by flat casings to the left. The door is framed by plain pilasters under an ogee Moorish Revival arch and molded flat cornice. The door is glazed with two arched single panes. The second floor has three 1-over-1 windows while in the attic window interlacing Gothic Revival tracery fills the upper arched sash. There is a small chimney in the rear wall. The one-story wing to the south has a door and two 1-over-1 windows. The large red barn to the south is built with vertical wood siding under gable roof.
Significance: 193 South Road displays the gable end temple form and flanking doorway pilasters of the Greek Revival style plus features of later architectural styles, including the Moorish Revival as evidenced by the ogee arch over the front door. This ogee arch is perhaps the only Marlborough example of its type. The pointed-arched glazing of the attic window stems from the Gothic Revival, while the round-arched glass panels in the front door reflect Italianate influence. The question of whether these later revival-styles features are original or added might be determined by close examination and would have a bearing on determining the date of construction for the house, which does not show on the 1855 map or 1869 atlas. The property is possibly the last operating cattle farm in Marlborough.
Sources: Baber, David. Capitol Region Council of Governments Historic Resource Survey of Marlborough, 1978.
Ransom, David. Historical and Architectural Resources Survey, Town of Marlborough, Connecticut. April 1998.
Notes:
Posted on May 24, 2007 3:09 PM
Contemporary Building Name: Rankl Farm
Historic Building Name:
Present Use: Residential
Historic Use: Residential
Architectural style: Greek Revival / Moorish Revival/ Gothic Revival / Italianate
Date constructed: c. 1860 (Baber), 1890 (Assessor)
Description: In the three-bay gable end toward the street of 193 South Road, the door is in the south (right) bay with two 1-over-1 windows surrounded by flat casings to the left. The door is framed by plain pilasters under an ogee Moorish Revival arch and molded flat cornice. The door is glazed with two arched single panes. The second floor has three 1-over-1 windows while in the attic window interlacing Gothic Revival tracery fills the upper arched sash. There is a small chimney in the rear wall. The one-story wing to the south has a door and two 1-over-1 windows. The large red barn to the south is built with vertical wood siding under gable roof.
Significance: 193 South Road displays the gable end temple form and flanking doorway pilasters of the Greek Revival style plus features of later architectural styles, including the Moorish Revival as evidenced by the ogee arch over the front door. This ogee arch is perhaps the only Marlborough example of its type. The pointed-arched glazing of the attic window stems from the Gothic Revival, while the round-arched glass panels in the front door reflect Italianate influence. The question of whether these later revival-styles features are original or added might be determined by close examination and would have a bearing on determining the date of construction for the house, which does not show on the 1855 map or 1869 atlas. The property is possibly the last operating cattle farm in Marlborough.
Sources: Baber, David. Capitol Region Council of Governments Historic Resource Survey of Marlborough, 1978.
Ransom, David. Historical and Architectural Resources Survey, Town of Marlborough, Connecticut. April 1998.
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Posted on May 24, 2007 3:09 PM
256 South Road
Address: 256 South Road
Contemporary Building Name: 256 South Road
Historic Building Name: John Bell – P.B. Skinner House
Present Use: Residential
Historic Use: Residential
Architectural style: Greek Revival
Date constructed: 1830 (Baber). 1740 (Assessor)
Description: The three-bay gable end of the house faces the street in the temple mode of the Greek Revival style. The eight-panel door in the north (right) bay has a six-light transom and is flanked by twin narrow pilasters which support an entablature. The two 12-over-12 windows to the south are closer to one another than to the door. Three windows in the second floor repeat the 2-1 rhythm. The raking eaves of the roof's gable end have pronounced returns, forming a triangular area in lieu of a pediment. A triangular attic window is in the center of the gable end. A substantial brick chimney rises from the center of the ridge. The corners of the building are defined by fluted pilasters with corner blocks near the top, supporting architrave and frieze which run along the side elevations of the house. A shed-roofed porch runs in front of (south of) the 1 3/4 story ell. Small horizontal six-pane windows are located about the porch roof, below the eaves of the ell.
Significance: The John Bell-P.B. Skinner House is a good example of the Greek Revival style. Among its several features of the style are its form and mass; the transom, flanking pilasters, and entablature of the doorway; the pattern of fenestration in the front elevation and the ell's eaves windows; corner pilasters; and architrave and frieze of the side elevations. The triangular attic window probably is unique in Marlborough, but does appear in examples of the Greek Revival style elsewhere. A 1967 inventory references John Bell and Julia Bell in connection with the house, but without explanation. The 1855 map and 1869 atlas identify a house at about this location with P.B. Skinner.
Sources: Baber, David. Capitol Region Council of Governments Historic Resource Survey of Marlborough, 1978.
Ransom, David. Historical and Architectural Resources Survey, Town of Marlborough, Connecticut. April 1998.
Notes:
Posted on May 24, 2007 3:12 PM
Contemporary Building Name: 256 South Road
Historic Building Name: John Bell – P.B. Skinner House
Present Use: Residential
Historic Use: Residential
Architectural style: Greek Revival
Date constructed: 1830 (Baber). 1740 (Assessor)
Description: The three-bay gable end of the house faces the street in the temple mode of the Greek Revival style. The eight-panel door in the north (right) bay has a six-light transom and is flanked by twin narrow pilasters which support an entablature. The two 12-over-12 windows to the south are closer to one another than to the door. Three windows in the second floor repeat the 2-1 rhythm. The raking eaves of the roof's gable end have pronounced returns, forming a triangular area in lieu of a pediment. A triangular attic window is in the center of the gable end. A substantial brick chimney rises from the center of the ridge. The corners of the building are defined by fluted pilasters with corner blocks near the top, supporting architrave and frieze which run along the side elevations of the house. A shed-roofed porch runs in front of (south of) the 1 3/4 story ell. Small horizontal six-pane windows are located about the porch roof, below the eaves of the ell.
Significance: The John Bell-P.B. Skinner House is a good example of the Greek Revival style. Among its several features of the style are its form and mass; the transom, flanking pilasters, and entablature of the doorway; the pattern of fenestration in the front elevation and the ell's eaves windows; corner pilasters; and architrave and frieze of the side elevations. The triangular attic window probably is unique in Marlborough, but does appear in examples of the Greek Revival style elsewhere. A 1967 inventory references John Bell and Julia Bell in connection with the house, but without explanation. The 1855 map and 1869 atlas identify a house at about this location with P.B. Skinner.
Sources: Baber, David. Capitol Region Council of Governments Historic Resource Survey of Marlborough, 1978.
Ransom, David. Historical and Architectural Resources Survey, Town of Marlborough, Connecticut. April 1998.
Notes:
Posted on May 24, 2007 3:12 PM