William Lewis was a lumber dealer and business partner of Nelson Hotchkiss, who managed the firm in their name. The partners purchased house lots on Chapel Street in the Wooster Square district of New Haven and are said to have worked with architect, Henry Austin, on furnishing designs, with this residence built for Mr. William Lewis. Square in plan, the two-story residence is built of brick with stucco walls, broad overhanging eaves, and a front porch with Indian style columns on bases.
Buildings of New England 