Built in 1876

At 210 Broadway in Norwich is the Reverend Frank Norton House, an elaborate Gothic Revival residence. Little is known about Rev. Norton. Could he be the Frank Norton listed as born in Norwich in 1844? There are also some surviving medical bills for the reverend and his wife, covering the years 1877 to 1881. He was not connected to any church in Norwich, so it is assumed he was retired when he lived in the house, which was built in 1876. The house is next to the William M. Williams House, which was built two years later.

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Rev. Frank Norton House (1876)

6 thoughts on “Rev. Frank Norton House (1876)

  • January 29, 2013 at 12:29 pm
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    This is one of my favorite houses in Norwich. Thanks for doing it!

  • January 31, 2013 at 1:50 pm
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    Lol! What a house like that really needs is an interesting period appropriate paint scheme. All the houses on that street seem to be having work done. When I was there last a big towered Italianate/Second Empire was being resided.

  • February 4, 2013 at 4:00 pm
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    Now you’ve made me want to visit buildings like that in my local area. Do you know if there are any good historic places in Boston? The ones that you post about seem pretty cool, but I would like to find one in my local area. Thanks for sharing!

  • March 11, 2021 at 2:21 pm
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    guess what, i live in norwich vermont and we dug out his grave from our yard! and its still in good shape.

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