This document provides details on the Cheshire historic building 028 located in Cheshire, Connecticut. It was built in 1792 for original owner Charles Chauncy Hall. The two-and-a-half story wood structure has a peak roof, stone chimneys, and a one-and-a-half story ell addition to the north. While some original windows and fireplaces have been replaced, many early interior features like woodwork, staircases and cupboards remain intact. The building is described as being in excellent physical condition.

1. Cheshire historic building 028
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Cheshire historical structure 028
Title – Cheshire historical building 028
Date Built (source) – 1792 (Terc. marker).
Original Owner – Charles Chauncy Hall.
Owner (c. 1935-1942) – Mrs. Lena Metzler.
Area – North side Wallingford Road, about 1 mile eastern of center.
Notes -.
DESCRIPTION.
Product – Wood.
Roofing system – Peak.
Chimney Type/No. of – Stone / outside stuccoed / main / 2; 1 in ell.
Height – 2 tales and half.
Ell – 1-1/2 tale ell to the north.
Fenestration – 9 window front; brand-new sash. 4 light double hung. One 24 in gable.
Overhang -.
Foundation -.
Condition (Physical) – Excellent.
Credibility -.
Exterior – It is a huge two-and-one-half story house. The one-and-a-half tale ell to the north was
developed about 35 years behind the primary residence. The ell has a main chimney of brick.
Aside from changing the original windows to brand-new 4-light double hung, and the installation
of some Greek Revival type mantels, there has actually been very little in the way of
remodeling. Beyond house is clapboarded.
Doorway – The initial entrance frame and double doors with old glass Bull’s Eyes in upper
panels are still in location.
Interior – The stairs have small square newel posts with moulded caps, and square balusters
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2. set cornerways; moulded hand rails and sawed stringer panels. Some great paneling and
woodwork are left in the front spaces. Cornice and edge cupboards additionally stay. Beaded
edge boards in the kitchen area walls. Bolection mould around fireplaces is replaced with late
mantels.
History -.
Source Original – Photo, b & w, 4 x 6 in.; Pre-printed kind, b & w, 11 x 8.5 in. with typescript.
Source Area – Connecticut State Library, State Archives, RG 033:28, WPA Records,
Architectural Study
Cheshire historical structure 028a
Title – Cheshire historical structure 028a.
Date Constructed (source) – 1792 (Terc. marker).
Original Owner – Charles Chauncy Hall.
Owner (c. 1935-1942) – Mrs. Lena Metzler.
Location – North side Wallingford Road, about 1 mile east of center.
Notes -.
DESCRIPTION.
Material – Wood.
Roofing system – Peak.
Chimney Type/No. of – Stone / outside stuccoed / main / 2; 1 in ell.
Height – Two tales and half.
Ell – 1-1/2 story ell to the north.
Fenestration – 9 window front; new sash. 4 light double hung. One 24 in gable.
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3. Overhang -.
Foundation -.
Condition (Physical) – Great.
Credibility -.
Outside – It is a large two-and-one-half tale house. The one-and-a-half tale ell to the north was
constructed about 35 years later on than the main home. The ell has a central chimney of brick.
Aside from changing the original windows to new 4-light double hung, and the installment of
some Greek Revival type mantels, there has actually been really bit in the means of renovating.
Outside of residence is clapboarded.
Doorway – The original entrance frame and double doors with old glass Bull’s Eyes in upper
panels are still in location.
Interior – The stairs have small square newel posts with moulded caps, and square balusters
set cornerways; moulded hand rails and sawed stringer panels. Some great paneling and
woodwork are left in the front spaces. Cornice and edge cupboards additionally continue to be.
Beaded edge boards in the cooking area walls. Bolection mould around fireplaces is changed
with late mantels.
History -.
Source Original – Pre-printed type, b & w, 11 x 8.5 in. with typescript.
Source Area – Connecticut State Collection, State Archives, RG 033:28, WPA Records,
Architectural Survey
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