A rare example in Connecticut of an eighteenth century stone house is located at 30 Lawton Road in Canton. The gambrel-roofed house, initially used as a tavern, was erected in 1786 by Dan Case (1761-1815). He was the son of Lt. Dudley Case, who the first proprietor of what would become known as the Hosford Tavern. Dan Case later moved to Ohio. The house has an arched third-floor hall. From 1797 to 1799, Masonic meetings were held there by Village Lodge No. 29.

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Dan Case Tavern (1786)
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  • February 13, 2019 at 9:01 pm
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    So beautiful! One can imagine candles by the windows and the sounds of a horse and carriage..
    Love your site. I have had the thrill of looking at all your postings.Took quite some time..
    Thanks for your effort.
    Michele

  • February 14, 2019 at 11:06 pm
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    Thank you Michele! I’m trying to post more regularly now after a few months hiatus at the end of last year.

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