The painter and sculptor Frederic Remington became famous for his paintings and sculptures of the Old West, but he lived most of the time in the Northeast. Remington wanted to leave New Rochelle, New York, for a quieter place and chose Ridgefield. He only lived here for six months before his death.
Remington's Ridgefield home -- Oak Knoll -- was on Barry Avenue. (The front yard is pretty badly overgrown, so I couldn't photograph the front.) Oak Knoll Road and Remington Road are off Barry Avenue, close to Remington's house.
Ridgefield was home to a number of famous artists and writers. Thanks for providing this slice of history.
ReplyDeleteA lovely spot for a home.
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