The house at 880 Hopmeadow Street in Simsbury, named for Miss Adelaide Wilcox, was built in 1852-1853 and has been owned by a number of prominent families associated with the Ensign Bickford Company. Originally having an Italianate design, the house was altered to the Neo-Classical Revival style around 1900. Also added was a third floor with a grand ballroom. Since 1950 the house has been the Vincent Funeral Home.

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Adelaide Wilcox House (1852)

3 thoughts on “Adelaide Wilcox House (1852)

  • April 7, 2022 at 9:07 am
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    What is your source for the house being converted in 1969 as opposed to 1950, which is what the website for Vincent Funeral Home indicates?

  • April 7, 2022 at 2:09 pm
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    Vin,
    It could have been from one of the links in the post that’s no longer active. I have changed the date to 1950.

  • April 8, 2022 at 12:28 am
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    Thank you. Keep up the good work.

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