Built circa 1860, the house at 51 Prospect Street in New Britain is notable for its stucco exterior. It was originally the home of George Swain, who ran a saloon on Main Street. The house was later home to Henry W. Felt and William F. Felt of Felt & Norton, dealers in dry goods and sewing machines. In the 1890s, it was the home and studio of Henry C. Foss, a music teacher.
George Swain House (1860)
I drive by this building at least once a week, and was saddened to see that (in late 2016 or early 2017) this beautiful building caught fire. It appears heavily damaged, but the “good bones” are still apparent (if you look past the scorched areas.)