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Notable Neighbors

Aviation pioneer and manufacturer Igor Sikorsky lived the final 20 years of his life on Morehouse Road.
Aviation pioneer and manufacturer Igor Sikorsky lived the final 20 years of his life on Morehouse Road.
Helen Keller posing with Mark Twain at Stormfield in January of 1909
Helen Keller posing with Mark Twain at Stormfield in January of 1909
Easton Redding Keller, Sullivan, Twain & Macy 1909 Stormfield
Helen Keller, Anne Sullivan, Mark Twain and publisher Laurence Hutton at one of their first encounters in 1894
Helen Keller, Anne Sullivan, Mark Twain and publisher Laurence Hutton at one of their first encounters in 1894
1939 Helen Keller stands behind the model of her new home Arcan Ridge, donated by Gustav Pheiffer at her immediate right
1939 Helen Keller stands behind the model of her new home Arcan Ridge, donated by Gustav Pheiffer at her immediate right
Julia & George Halzack with sons Nicholas and Peter c. 1923
Julia & George Halzack with sons Nicholas and Peter c. 1923
Singer and radio personality Vaughn deLeath who lived at 910 Sport Hill Road starting in 1924
Singer and radio personality Vaughn deLeath who lived at 910 Sport Hill Road starting in 1924
Stephen Dohanos painting Red Cross poster
Stephen Dohanos painting Red Cross poster
Samuel P. Senior lived at Tersana on Sport Hill Road. He was the president of the Bridgeport Hydraulic Company and Tersana Acres on the eastern side of Sport Hill.
Samuel P. Senior lived at Tersana on Sport Hill Road. He was the president of the Bridgeport Hydraulic Company and Tersana Acres on the eastern side of Sport Hill.
Artist & Sculptor Frederick Charles Shrady lived at 190 Maple Road from 1959 until his death in 1990.
Artist & Sculptor Frederick Charles Shrady lived at 190 Maple Road from 1959 until his death in 1990.
Novelist & Playright Edna Ferber lived on Maple Road during the 1940's and '50's.
Novelist & Playright Edna Ferber lived on Maple Road during the 1940’s and ’50’s.
Rudolph Bannow, President & Founder of Bridgeport Machines and head of the National Association of Manufacturers during the Eisenhower Administration. He resided on Flat Rock Drive.
Rudolph Bannow, President & Founder of Bridgeport Machines and head of the National Association of Manufacturers during the Eisenhower Administration. He resided on Flat Rock Drive.
Easton HSE S92 William Gallup Teacher at Staples Acad
Three generations of the Marsh family in 1910. Ambrose Marsh at the left was a 2 time State Representative, grandson Laurence, atop the horse, would become the President of the Marsh Dairy, and Ambrose's sons George and Ralph would one day become officers of the Volunteer Fire Department, with George serving as President from 1945-1950.
Three generations of the Marsh family in 1910. Ambrose Marsh at the left was a 2 time State Representative, grandson Laurence, atop the horse, would become the President of the Marsh Dairy, and Ambrose’s sons George and Ralph would one day become officers of the Volunteer Fire Department, with George serving as President from 1945-1950.
Helen Keller captivates Charlie Chaplin
Helen Keller captivates Charlie Chaplin
1955 on the set of Giant. Author Edna Ferber talking with actor James Dean. Ferber wrote Giant while living on Maple Road in Easton.
1955 on the set of Giant. Author Edna Ferber talking with actor James Dean. Ferber wrote Giant while living on Maple Road in Easton.

Adams Schoolhouse

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Easton Adams HSE
1969. The Adams School is moved to what we hope will be its final home on Westprt Road.
1969. The Adams School is moved to what we hope will be its final home on Westprt Road.
Haeublein's Store & Post Office c.1910 corner of Sport Hill & Adams Road
Haeublein’s Store & Post Office c.1910 corner of Sport Hill & Adams Road
c.1095. The Adams schoolhouse in its original setting. Looking east from Sport Hill Road, Adams Road at the right.
c.1095. The Adams schoolhouse in its original setting. Looking east from Sport Hill Road, Adams Road at the right.
1 Adams Road. Ebenezer Seeley House c.1810
1 Adams Road. Ebenezer Seeley House c.1810
615 Sport Hill Road. Hehemiah DeForrest House c.1770. Later Adams store & tavern
615 Sport Hill Road. Hehemiah DeForrest House c.1770. Later Adams store & tavern
The Adams School at its original location on Adams Road just east of Sport Hill. Early 20th century photo.
The Adams School at its original location on Adams Road just east of Sport Hill. Early 20th century photo.
Reflections on Adams Schoolhouse
Reflections on Adams Schoolhouse
Undated Adams School Students
Undated Adams School Students
Adams School class photo c.1900
Adams School class photo c.1900
Laura Adams Clark teacher
Laura Adams Clark teacher
Adams School teacher Emily Lewis c.1885
Adams School teacher Emily Lewis c.1885
Michael Berman's Adams Schoolhouse
Michael Berman’s Adams Schoolhouse
Adams Schoolhouse students. Adams School was originally located on Adams Rd. just east of intersection w/Sport Hill
Adams Schoolhouse students. Adams School was originally located on Adams Rd. just east of intersection w/Sport Hill
The 2011 Adams Schoolhouse Holiday Open House
The 2011 Adams Schoolhouse Holiday Open House
Path to the Privy - The Adams Schoolhouse - A watercolor painting by Tom Spurr
Path to the Privy – The Adams Schoolhouse – A watercolor painting by Tom Spurr
Children making ornaments at the Holiday Open House at Adams Schoolhouse
Children making ornaments at the Holiday Open House at Adams Schoolhouse

Historic Homes

North Park Avenue Patterson Homestead lost to Easton Lake c.1926
North Park Avenue Patterson Homestead lost to Easton Lake c.1926
136 Sport Hill Rd. Ezra Seeley House c1803. Later the Yellow Bowl Tea Room. Photo c.1940
136 Sport Hill Rd. Ezra Seeley House c1803. Later the Yellow Bowl Tea Room. Photo c.1940
131 Sport Hill Road. Built 1875 Edwin Godfrey. Later Tersana Farm owned by Samuel P. Senior
131 Sport Hill Road. Built 1875 Edwin Godfrey. Later Tersana Farm owned by Samuel P. Senior
640 Morehouse Road. Alfred Burr House c.1794. Rectory for Notre Dame Church
640 Morehouse Road. Alfred Burr House c.1794. Rectory for Notre Dame Church
1910 Platsville Sawmill at foot of Sport Hill Road
1910 Platsville Sawmill at foot of Sport Hill Road
1 Adams Road. Ebenezer Seeley House c.1810
1 Adams Road. Ebenezer Seeley House c.1810
245 Rock House Road. Perhaps the oldest known house in Easton it dates between 1683 and 1710. 1937 Photo when house was owned by Jane Dillon, it has since been restored to orginal appearance and dormers removed.
245 Rock House Road. Perhaps the oldest known house in Easton it dates between 1683 and 1710. 1937 Photo when house was owned by Jane Dillon, it has since been restored to orginal appearance and dormers removed.
"Sweetbriar" buily 1889 by Syvanus Mallett. c1896 photo
“Sweetbriar” buily 1889 by Syvanus Mallett. c1896 photo
5 Knapp Street. George Knapp House c.1864
5 Knapp Street. George Knapp House c.1864
35 Old Redding Road. Moses Dimon House c.1725. Gustav Pfeiffer Estate and cornerstone property of his Apetuck Farms in the 1930's.
35 Old Redding Road. Moses Dimon House c.1725. Gustav Pfeiffer Estate and cornerstone property of his Apetuck Farms in the 1930’s.
1896 Sweetbriar Farm was the home of Sylvanus & Mary Mallett. Located at 1020 Sport Hill Road the house was built in 1889.
1896 Sweetbriar Farm was the home of Sylvanus & Mary Mallett. Located at 1020 Sport Hill Road the house was built in 1889.
355 Sport Hill Road. Captain Sherwood c.1715
355 Sport Hill Road. Captain Sherwood c.1715
24 Marsh Road. Harry Escott House built 1926.
24 Marsh Road. Harry Escott House built 1926.
1946. Bradley Hubbell House on Black Rock Turnpike dates to early 1800's
1946. Bradley Hubbell House on Black Rock Turnpike dates to early 1800’s
211 Center Road. Reverend James Johnson House c.1760
211 Center Road. Reverend James Johnson House c.1760
1934 photo of Ida Tarbell home on Valley Road.
1934 photo of Ida Tarbell home on Valley Road.
Birdseye Beers house sat on spur road near foot of Flat Rock. Moved when Easton Lake was built c.1927
Birdseye Beers house sat on spur road near foot of Flat Rock. Moved when Easton Lake was built c.1927
35 Old Oak. Issac Bennett House. Built by Captain Nathaniel Seeley late 1700's. "Ye Olde Oak" still stands in front.
35 Old Oak. Issac Bennett House. Built by Captain Nathaniel Seeley late 1700’s. “Ye Olde Oak” still stands in front.
70 Redding Road. Ebenezer Thorp House c.1750
70 Redding Road. Ebenezer Thorp House c.1750
412 Sport Hill Road. Sherwood House c.1780
412 Sport Hill Road. Sherwood House c.1780
145 Sherwood Road. Sherwood Homestaed c.1860. C.1878 photo
145 Sherwood Road. Sherwood Homestaed c.1860. C.1878 photo
265 Center Road. James Johnson c.1800
265 Center Road. James Johnson c.1800
32 Bibbins Road. Ebenezer Hubbell Hosue c.1740
32 Bibbins Road. Ebenezer Hubbell Hosue c.1740
75 North Street. Jeb Curtis House c.1790
75 North Street. Jeb Curtis House c.1790