A house that dsisplays an excellent example of Eastlake-style decorative woodwork is located at 29 Old Hamburg Road in the Hamburg Bridge area of Lyme. The house was built c. 1798-1804, but acquired its elaborate trim when Henry B. Sisson bought the property in 1867 for $300. Sisson, one of Lyme’s most prominent citizens, was a merchant and served in the state assembly and as town treasurer for 21 years.
Other houses in the Hamburg Bridge area include:
25 Joshuatown Road, built in 1821:
33 Joshuatown Road, built c. 1770:
25 Old Hamburg Road, built in 1825 with significant later additions/alterations:
Further up Joshuatown Road, at no. 83, is an intriguing house, built c. 1700 but with substantial additions in the Federal style:
Harry B. Sisson House (1804)