About this property
The Abijah Comstock House is a historic house at 1328 Smith Ridge Road in New Canaan, Connecticut, United States. Built about 1779 and enlarged about 1810, it is a good example of high-style Federal period architecture. It is also significant for its documented history as the home of a slave owner. The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2017.
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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 100001731. It was listed on October 15, 2017.
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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 Comstock, Abijah, House listed on the National Register?
Comstock, Abijah, House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 2017.
What type of historic resource is Comstock, Abijah, House?
Comstock, Abijah, House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Comstock, Abijah, House?
The period of significance for Comstock, Abijah, House is recorded as the pre_contact era, specifically around 1328.
Can I research the history near Comstock, Abijah, House?
Yes. Aubrey Research reports search National Register listings, battlefield records, land patents, and other primary historical sources within any radius of a US address. A report for an address near Comstock, Abijah, House will include this listing and all other historical records in the area.
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