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Built in 1846 in Woodstock as a summer home for Henry Chandler Bowen. He had grown up in the town, but later went to Brooklyn, NY and became a wealthy dry goods merchant. He was also an abolitionist and Republican, who hosted famous Fourth of July celebrations on his property, which included such guests as Ulysses S. Grant (who had to endure Bowen’s teetotaling). The Gothic Revival house and the grounds, which include a boxwood garden, reflect the ideas of Andrew Jackson Downing (as presented in such books as The Architecture of Country Houses) on rural dwellings and country landscaping. The house is now a museum administered by Historic New England.

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Roseland Cottage (1846)
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6 thoughts on “Roseland Cottage (1846)

  • July 9, 2010 at 2:38 am
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    Landscaping is very important in both the business offices and at home. it makes your yard impressive.””

  • December 14, 2010 at 2:04 pm
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    landscaping can give a great look to the garden lawn that is why i a change in landscape each year -.~

  • February 21, 2012 at 12:10 am
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  • June 30, 2013 at 7:17 pm
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    Thanks for posting the very showy Roseland Cottage. I really enjoy your site and like brousing through the pictures.

    There is a remarkable carpenter gothic in south windsor. It is on historic main street in the east windsor hill part of town. It was designed by andrew jackson downing. It is remarkably original both inside and out. It has only been owned by 2 families since it was built.

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