The Lockwood-Matthews Mansion in Norwalk, Connecticut, was built by a businessman and politician to show off his success and good fortune.
Originally it was in a big parcel, but over the years the land has been cut down to build nearby state and federal highways. It fell into disrepair and the City of Norwalk bought it. The City tried several times to demolish it, but each time the citizens fought off the municipal attempts.
Today it is owned by a nonprofit that maintains it and opens it several days a week for guided tours.
I saw it yesterday, when it was not open for tours. Some day I will return for a tour.
2 comments:
What a lovely old building. So glad it has found a new life so it can be preserved.
Nice that it is still there.
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