Saturday, January 29, 2011

Avon Old Farms

The Avon Old Farms School in Avon, Connecticut, has a unique rustic architecture.  It would be as comfortable in rural England as in a suburb of Hartford, Connecticut.

The architect of many buildings at Avon Old Farms was Theodate Pope Riddle, who was featured in a post from December.

The school is a boarding school for boys in grades 9 through 12.  The best known alumnus, at least to me, is Brian Leetch, who played hockey on three Olympic teams and had an illustrious 18-year National Hockey League career.  Leetch was with the New York Rangers for most of that time and has been called the best American-born hockey player of all-time.

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19 comments:

  1. Geoff SteenJanuary 29, 2011 at 8:01 AM

    What a beautiful building. It looks part fairytale, part Harry Potter!

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  2. KateJanuary 29, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    The bricks and stone make this building look so sturdy. Unique architecture.

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  3. SunnyJanuary 29, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    What a unique building, it certainly would fit into the English countryside. I especially like the slate roof and the windows.
    ☼ Sunny

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  4. LowellJanuary 29, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    If you had asked, I would not have placed this building in the U.S. It is a fascinating structure. Looks a bit stern and forbidding. I don't think I would like to go to school there!

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  5. LoisJanuary 29, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    I really like the windows too and the reflections!

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  6. Regina KJanuary 29, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    Beautiful photos. I like the windows and icicyles.

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  7. DawnJanuary 29, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    Jack...these are absolutely incredible!!!! What beautiful architecture!
    GREAT captures!

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  8. SharonJanuary 29, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    These photos are great. I love the unique design of this building. You are so right, I could picture it in rural England as well as rural New England.

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  9. cieldequimperJanuary 29, 2011 at 1:24 PM

    Oh I love this, it's fantastic. Like Stratford-upon-Avon. Makes me want to time travel. Beautiful photos.

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  10. RedPatJanuary 29, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    Lovely old building! Even a modernist like me can love it!

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  11. UnknownJanuary 29, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    Awesome architecture! Love the patterns made by the bricks on the walls and the wooden structure and textures in the top shot.

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  12. jooJanuary 29, 2011 at 5:06 PM

    It's wonderful! I love this kind of architecture, and you're right, it might be England!

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  13. CildemerJanuary 29, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    Amazing architecture for a farm!
    Thanks for sharing your superb pics;o)

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    Have a beautiful weekend****

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  14. RandyJanuary 29, 2011 at 9:14 PM

    It is really beautiful. Such an old world feel.

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  15. this too will passJanuary 30, 2011 at 3:59 AM

    A lovely photo of an English Tudor style building

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  16. VPJanuary 30, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    An amazing place, it seems incredible that some lucky souls are allowed to actually live there, even if for a while!

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  17. GunnJanuary 31, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    This is soooo pretty!
    I hope they have a nice fireplace inside?

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  18. Genie -- Paris and BeyondJanuary 31, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    Oh my! This third photo has it all for me... icicles, architecture, paned windows, snow, reflections, and perfect composition! Love it!
    G

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  19. AnonymousJune 23, 2012 at 10:02 PM

    I lost my virginity in that building. My how I miss school.

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