Today I paid my first visit to the Guilford Green in Guilford, CT which is one of Connecticut’s shoreline towns. I met up with another Connecticut blogger from the shoreline area…more to come on that!
Of course, I spent time walking the green taking in the historic homes, including the home featured above. This is the George A. Fowler House, the only example of Greek Revival architecture directly on the Guilford Green. Built in 1829, its classic facade is highlighted by its charming blue door and other details arranged by its owner.
George and his wife Anna had seven children, and daughter Annette, born in 1843, lived here for many years. She and her companion, Mary Shepard, housed and fed many tourists and boarders in the home over the years.
It was also the site of the Wednesday Club, a literary society, and of the United Workers for Public Improvement, a women’s organization from the 1870’s whose focus was beautifying the Guilford Green.
Besides the blue door, my favorite details around the entry are the dog on the lower right, the cat on the upper left of the door, and the very tiny mouse on the upper right of the door. Can you see it?
This is my entry for Thursday Doors, a weekly round-up started by fellow blogger Norm at his blog Norm 2.0. Visit his blog if you would like to see doors shared by others or join in yourself. There are quite a variety every week. And don’t forget to take a peek at Norm’s other posts and photography!
Care to see my other Thursday Doors? Take a look here.
My name is Deb Cohen, and I am a lifelong resident of Connecticut, a lover of all things historic and New England, and a realtor who helps buyers and sellers achieve their real estate goals and dreams. When I’m not working, I enjoy life with my husband, our two adult children, and our two rescue pups. Renovating and decorating our historic home, dating to 1800, is another favorite pastime.
That is a delicious door Deb! Love all those extra details and the history behind the house too!
Thanks Jane!! I like to share a little history if I can find it!
Love this color!
Glad you enjoyed!!
It’s nice when people know how to use bright colors. This one’s a real winner, cheerful and not loud 🙂
Yes, I agree! The world could use a bit more color, don’t you think? Most people aren’t brave enough but the door is a safe place to try!
Enjoyed both the photo (with all its detail and beauty) and the story behind it.
janet
Thank you Janet!!
Wonderful shot! As Judy mentioned, there so many elements, but it still doesn’t look too busy – if that makes any sense 🙂
It does make sense! Whoever arranged the entry had a good eye 🙂
This one photo has so much to see it is amazing. The first thing I saw was the blue door and then the slate walkway and the little stones lined up along the edges – love this walk. Shrubs and window boxes came next. I would have missed the cat, dog and mouse if you hadn’t noted them – they are wonderful. 🙂
It is amazing, isn’t it? So many nice details and so well done!! As Norm said, not overwhelming but very thoughtful 🙂