About this property
The Brewster Homestead is a historic house at 306 Preston Road (Connecticut Route 164) in Griswold, Connecticut, built about 1740 and one of the oldest buildings in the town. The house was owned by six generations of the Brewster family, and originally was the centerpiece of a farmstead of 250 acres (100 ha). The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000 by Ron and Kate Bauer.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 00001561. It was listed on December 28, 2000.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Brewster Homestead listed on the National Register?
Brewster Homestead was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 28, 2000.
What type of historic resource is Brewster Homestead?
Brewster Homestead is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Brewster Homestead?
The period of significance for Brewster Homestead is recorded as the colonial era, specifically around 1740.
Can I research the history near Brewster Homestead?
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