A very early date of 1637 has been claimed for the house of George Hubbard, an early Wethersfield settler, on Main Street, near Wethersfield Cove. It is more likely that the oldest part of the house was actually constructed in the late 1660s by the merchant and ship owner, John Blackleach. This would have been a simple one room below with a chamber above. Blackleach also had a textile and silver shop. The house was later expanded into a saltbox. One website claims this was also the home of Nathaniel Stillman III. A modern wing, with seventeenth century-style facade, has been added to the house in recent years.
George Hubbard House (1669)
THIS HOUSE ONCE BELONGED TO A RELATIVE OF MY GRANDMOTHER, GEORE HUBBARD. AS I SEE THIS HOUSE STILL LOOKS PRETTY GOOD.
George Hubbard was my 8th Great Grandfather. So amazing to see a picture of the home built so many years ago and in great condition.
I am a direct descendent (about the 11th generation) of George Hubbard through his son John and his son Jonathan of Concord Massachusetts. Can’t believe his house is still standing and in such glorious condition! I don’t live that far away so next time I’m in Connecticut I will have to drive past! Is it ever open to the public? Thanks
I’m the current owner. While George Hubbard appears to have had a “house and barn” on the property by 1640, this surviving building is more likely to be the “shop” of John Blackleach who own the property from 1662 until 1703. The leanto if not original to the structure must have been build shortly after (very similar beads on the ceiling joists and only way to get to the 2nd floor).
Paul Bourdon, so lucky you are to live in such a fine house! 🙂