35 Smith St, Middletown, CT 06457

The Joseph Clark house has been a part of the Westfield section of Middletown since 1756c. A lovely example of the two and one half story center chimney … this home has been loved for nearly 50 years by its caretakers. This pretty home is rich in history as well as historical detail. All of the wide board floors are here, 3 fireplaces ( one with the bake oven in the back ), six over eight windows, plaster walls, front ( this staircase has been restored )and back staircases, lovely beaded board & wainscoting and more. The two front parlors & the original “old kitchen” have fireplaces. The “new kitchen” is just to the right of the original. Three bedchambers are on the second floor … Full baths are on Both floors. Enjoy year round views of your backyard from the four season ell with stone floor, beamed ceiling & rustic charm. Once a working farm, it now stands proudly on 1 acre of beautiful open land with perennials, garden space and room to roam. The two car garage is oversized and offers a large work shop area as well. Our historic homes are in our hands to preserve, protect & pass to further generations to live in and enjoy !!! COMPILED BY THE MIDDLETOWN PRESERVATION TRUST: SIGNIFICANCE Architect: Builder: 18. HISTORICAL OR ARCHITECTURAL IMPORTANCE: Joseph Clark purchased property in West- field in 1773 and probably built this house shortly thereafter. His son Joel inherited the property in 1827 and occupied it until his death in 1882. Since then the house has had many owners, each of whom has preserved the house in its traditional usage. This house exhibits the double overhang, center-chimney plan, and five-bay front typical of Connecticut Valley residential construction in the late 18th century. Although the sur- rounding property is no longer farmed, this house in its well-preserved condition serves to contrast the style of an earlier period with the recent residential development nearby. The current owners are undertaking an extensive restoration, returning the house to its original appearance. PHOTOGRAPH photograghee date: negative on file: Rol1 47. #To John E. Reynolds COMPILED BY: name: John E. Reynolds date: 9/78 Organization: Greater Middletown Preservation Trust address: 27 Washington St., Middletown, Ct. 06457 19. SOURCES:Middletown Land Records; Middletown Probate Court Records; History of Middleser Faun Ye/Ch car ' Alia Beers, 1084);