The perfect whimsical blending of the Classical Greek Revival and the intricate details of the Carpenter Gothic styles can be found under one roof in Goshen, Connecticut; this is the Lavalette Perrin House. Built c.1844 for Lavalette Perrin (1816-1889), who graduated from Yale in 1840, and became licensed to preach in 1843. Reverend Perrin was in his late 20s when he accepted the call to become the pastor of Goshen’s Congregational Church in 1843. Upon arriving to town, he had this residence built soon after, blending two differing styles in a blissful composition. Perrin remained in Goshen until he was called to New Britain in 1858, where he remained until his death. Unique architectural features of the home include the flushboard siding, pilaster-and-lintel framed doors and windows (very rare in this form), and wave-like bargeboards. What a special home!
Buildings of New England 
Sadly, this came without a photo of the building. Sounds great, I’d love to see it. Keep up your good work! Heli Meltsner
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Thanks Heli! The photo should be up now.
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I’m glad I found it. Blissful is the correct word. To hell with purity, he wanted both styles and he got them.
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Wishing you and yours a Happy, Healthy & Prosperous 2025! Just wanted to let you know that no image appears with this post. John.
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Ah, thanks! It should be all set now!
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