It's a home that I pass several times a week on my way home to Belltown. And a piece of Stamford history that is over 310 years old. The Hoyt Barnum House is located at 713 Bedford Street here in Stamford, just a few steps down from the Police Department.The home was built by Sam Hait along with help from his children and grandchildren. It was built of wood, because lime was in short supply for making mortar and the latter was needed for holding bricks together. Clay and hair were used to put the chimney and fireplace together.
The home is administered by the Stamford Historical Society and can be visited by appointment.
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