The J. Elms Building is located at 60 Lyme Street in Old Lyme. According to the Old Lyme Historical Society Walking Tour brochure, the building dates to 1887. It was built by James Bugbee (possibly James Francis Bugbee?) as a house next to a storage building. In 1889 he converted it into his store, which he later deeded to his daughter and granddaughters, while he resided the rest of his life in a house abutting the store (which was known for many years as “Bugbee’s Store”). The store has had many owners over the years, including Elizabeth Griswold Whitley and her husband, Joseph.

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J. Elms Building (1887)

2 thoughts on “J. Elms Building (1887)

  • July 18, 2020 at 8:35 am
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    The website for historic buildings in Connecticut is wonderful and obviously has taken lot of work. Can you tell me who has done all this work and who has sponsored it.

    Thank you.

  • July 20, 2020 at 5:50 pm
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    Myles, I do all the work myself, including taking most the photographs that are used. You can also find my two books for sale online: A Guide to Historic Hartford, Connecticut and Vanished Downtown Hartford. Also my other website: historicbuildingsmass.com

    Dan

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