Off Route 4 in Burlington is a house built on a tract of land soon after its purchase by John Wiard, Jr. (1720-1788) in 1754. It was later passed to his son, Seth Wiard and then to Seth Wiard, Jr. The house is notable for having many well preserved eighteenth-century exterior and interior details, as well as Federal-style interior alterations made about 1810. Now set back from the road, the house’s front driveway, parallel to Route 4, marks the road’s original location, before it was moved to the south.

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John Wiard House (1754)

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  • April 23, 2021 at 9:51 am
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    How come any renovations ever started on it has never been completed??? If the present and past owners don’t give a damn about the house, why should anyone consider buying it??? Assuming that is, if it is listed again.

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