About this property
The Carpenter House , also known as the Gardiner ( Gardner ) Carpenter House and the Red House , is a Georgian style house in Norwichtown area of Norwich, Connecticut. A house was previously on the site, but it was removed by Gardner Carpenter to construct the house in 1793. The three-story Flemish bond Georgian house's front facade consists of five bays with a gabled porch over the main entrance and supported by round columns. The gambrel roof and third story addition were added around 1816 by Joseph Huntington. In 1958, a modern one-story rear wing was added to the back of the house.
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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 70000721. It was listed on October 13, 1970.
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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 Carpenter House listed on the National Register?
Carpenter House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 13, 1970.
What type of historic resource is Carpenter House?
Carpenter House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Carpenter House?
The period of significance for Carpenter House is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1793.
Can I research the history near Carpenter House?
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