Architecturally and historically significant as one of the oldest extant houses in Brookfield, Connecticut, the Jeremiah Northrup Homestead shows how many First Period and Georgian homes are adapted over time. The home was built for Jeremiah Northrup (1668-1771), a pioneer settler to the town of Brookfield. Brookfield was colonized in 1710 by a group of men from nearby towns. They bartered for the land from the Wyantenuck Nation and the Potatuck Nation. The purchase of the southern portion of town included the center of town, and the important Still River. Eventually, when the town was settled, it was first established as the Parish of Newbury, which incorporated parts of neighboring Newtown and Danbury (likely taking parts of each town’s name to make its own). The Northrup Homestead was built shortly after the town was settled and was likely originally a one-story Cape. By the end of the 18th century, the home’s roof was raised to get a half floor inside, where we see the smaller second story windows. Later additions and modifications show how these early period homesteads were updated to meet growing families and wealth.
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When I was a young teenager I lived in this house. I always loved it. It’s a beautiful home. I love all of the open fire places. The quirks of the slanted floors. I still remember the sound of the Windows rattling in my bedroom upstairs. I still find that sound very comforting.
If I ever have the opportunity to live there agaib I would jump at that chance.
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Love this! Your family must have been great stewards!
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I actually mailed a letter to the owner letting him know if he were ever to sell we would love the opportunity to try and purchase this home.
When we had the Micro burst a few years back I was so relieved that no damage was done to it.
I even took my kids to the historcial society and they were able to learn about the history of this home.
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