ALEXANDER-ROBINSON HOUSE

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Designated: Yes - 4/6/1981

Historical Notes

THE HOUSE WAS OWNED BY SUSANNAH ALEXANDER, WIDOW OF HUGH ALEXANDER (1780-1817), THE FIRST MERCHANT TO OPEN A STORE IN STAMFORD. THE ORIGINAL 2.5 ACRE LOT LATER HELD A FRUIT FARM, AND THE HOUSE OFFERED ACCOMMODATION FOR TOURISTS BEGINNING IN THE 1920'S. THE HOUSE WAS OWNED BY THE ROBINSON FAMILY FROM 1913-1995.

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THE CENTRAL PART OF THE HOUSE WAS BUILT EARLIER WITH SQUARED TIMBER WALLS LINED WITH BRICK. THE NORTH AND SOUTH GABLE ENDS WERE ADDED LATER AND THE STRUCTURE COVERED IN CLAPBOARD AND GIVEN ITS ITALIANATE STYLING. IN 1969, THE INTERIOR WAS ENTIRELY RENOVATED THE FRONT PORCH WAS REPLACED AND THE EXTERIOR WAS COVERED IN STUCCO.