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George A. Fairfield was a prominent leader in Hartford’s industrial growth after the Civil War. He was president of the Weed Sewing Machine Company and the Hartford Machine Screw Company. Fairfield Avenue was named for him and in 1866 he built an imposing Second Empire style mansion there. The house features many extravagant elements, including an medieval-style octagonal tower to the rear. The house is now subdivided into condominiums. The Oliver H. Easton House, another striking Second Empire home, is located across the street.

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George A. Fairfield House (1866)
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5 thoughts on “George A. Fairfield House (1866)

  • July 24, 2008 at 10:55 pm
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    Hey, I live here. lol. who took a picture of my house? 😉

  • February 3, 2011 at 11:25 am
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    i live here too hahahahha

  • March 29, 2011 at 11:00 am
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    I also live here.

  • April 17, 2011 at 1:51 pm
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    Brendan!!! come and knock on our Doors… We love here in the Fairfield House!!! yay let’s play Rummikub. again. and again. and again. then uno. then Rummikub. then other. and Always Rummikub! 4 Life!

  • May 25, 2023 at 6:32 pm
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    George A. Fairfield was my great great grandfather. In about 1640 the family emigrated to Wenham Ma. Some eventually went to Arundel ME. I believe George or his father relocated to Springfield MA and Hartford CT. His son, George Fairfield, settled in Springfield MA where my parents grew up.

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