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Built in 1893, on Wethersfield Avenue in Hartford for Mary Borden Munsill, the daughter of Gail Borden, who had invented condensed milk and founded Borden Milk Products. The house has an irregular Queen Anne design, with many elaborate features. The stone arches also reflect the influence of the Richardsonian Romanesque style.

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Mary Borden Munsill House (1893)
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10 thoughts on “Mary Borden Munsill House (1893)

  • October 14, 2008 at 4:59 pm
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    Her husband was Samuel Mills Munsill, aka Mills S Munsill.

  • June 19, 2013 at 6:09 am
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    I would love this house. I have wondered about it as I pass by it every day on my way to visit a loved one in I.O.L.

  • January 23, 2014 at 3:22 pm
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    This is a family home. My grandfather is Leslie Borden Ulrich, Mary Borden’s grandson (if I have my generations right). Lovely home and an interesting family.

  • April 13, 2014 at 1:44 pm
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    According to family lore Mary Jane Munsill gave her home to Yale- New Haven Hospital in her later life or in her will. My mother-in-law was her greatgrand daughter and she loved telling me Borden family stories.

  • April 24, 2018 at 4:15 pm
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    My brother bought this home in 2013. He doesn’t even use it. I’m going to start a Healing Circle on Saturdays. Starting in June 2018. I’m a social worker. I’ll update here what date it’s starting if anyone wants to attend.

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  • May 9, 2018 at 7:37 pm
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    My ather was david ransom, architectural historian.
    The 2 Borden houses were Queen Anne Design.
    Netherlnds Hotel on Farminton Ave. was also lovely.

  • May 13, 2018 at 11:21 pm
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    Donna Lentini- Like the idea about U starting a healing center. Please send me more info Thanks

  • May 13, 2018 at 11:36 pm
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    I’m interested in the healing center work too, Donna.

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