One last detail was added to the exterior of our cozy cottage last week. A Rowayton Historical Society plaque was installed. We are officially living in the Harold and May Wilson House!
The RHS plaque program calls attention to the historic character of Rowayton and gives recognition to early buildings and to the people who built or resided in them. Along with our new plaque, the Historical Society provided us with a list of every owner since 1925, as well as drawings showing how the property lines have changed over the years. We learned that when the original owners Harold and May lived here, the house stood on 30 acres. Wow! Today, this sweet little abode nestles on .39 of an acre. And that is just the right size for us.
Susan
Cool beans Susan! That's great to get all that information about your cottage.
Posted by: Elsie | July 14, 2014 at 10:08 PM
Nice!
Posted by: Cindy | July 15, 2014 at 01:00 AM
How sweet! I love reading historic home plaques when visiting old hoods.
Your home looks so sweet!
Posted by: Sweet Cottage Dreams | July 15, 2014 at 11:09 AM
That's really neat...there just isn't as much respect for historic homes out here. I'll write letters on behalf of the preservation society here but not everything gets the protection and thus saved..they even tear down the famous architect's houses to make way for those dreadful McMansions.
Posted by: tammyCA | July 20, 2014 at 05:45 PM
I had to give your headline a second look because at first I read it as The house where Harold and Maude lived. LOL ... You've certainly made this little cottage into a splendid home. I really like the open living area that you've created. :-)
Posted by: Lemon Tree Tami | July 26, 2014 at 11:04 PM
Tami~ Thanks for your kind words! They are much appreciated. :)
Posted by: Susan | July 26, 2014 at 11:38 PM