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  1. 1991.325.1 - Print, Photographic

    Exterior view of "Seccomb House," also known as Rock Gate at 51 Ferry Bridge Road. Former home of Col. Lucius Barbour and designed by Ehrick Rossiter, c. 1885. In blue ink on back: "Seccomb House", "Drive + Entry", "l890's"

    Record Type: Photo

    Seccomb House
  2. 1991.325.10 - Print, Photographic

    Black and white photographic image of the lawn and trees at Rock Gate. In blue on back: "Seccomb House Lawn" and "P(b) #152"

    Record Type: Photo

    Seccomb House Lawn
  3. 1991.325.11 - Print, Photographic

    Black and white photographic image of the perennial gardens at Rock Gate. Arched walkways circumscribe the crescent shaped garden bed with mature trees in the background. In blue on back: "Seccomb House Gardens"

    Record Type: Photo

    Seccomb House Gardens
  4. 1991.325.2 - Print, Photographic

    Exterior view of "Seccomb House" also known as Rock Gate at 51 Ferry Bridge Road. Former home of Col. Lucius Barbour and designed by Ehrick Rossiter, c. 1885. In gray ink on back: "Seccomb House, 'Rock Gate' Built in 1880 Ferry Bridge Rd" In black ink on back: "Mr. + Mrs. Edward Seccomb - the parents 1 Grace Seccomb Wallace"

    Record Type: Photo

    Seccomb House
  5. 1991.325.4 - Print, Photographic

    Exterior view of "Seccomb House" also known as Rock Gate at 51 Ferry Bridge Road. Former home of Col. Lucius Barbour and designed by Ehrick Rossiter, c. 1885.

    Record Type: Photo

    Seccomb House
  6. 1991.325.5 - Print, Photographic

    Interior black and white copy photographic print of Rock Gate. The upright piano with elaborate curved legs is the focus of "the music room." Side chairs and small tables skirt the room as light streams in from the bay window awaiting a captive audience.The beamed ciling is low over the paneled walls, detailed carpets scatter across the hardwood floor. Three framed paintings hang above the piano. In blue ink on back: "Seccomb House, Musi...

    Record Type: Photo

    Music Room Seccomb House ca. 1890 (Rock Gate)
  7. 1991.325.6 - Print, Photographic

    Black and white interior copy photographic print of Rock Gate's dining room. Light streams in from a nearby window onto the square, pedestal dining table with four side chairs centered in the dining room. The wooden side chairs have a squared back with flared ends, five arched rails, and front paw feet. A fifth side chair sits at the end of a buffet against the wall. The small room with low beamed ceiling and dark wood wainscoting features a ...

    Record Type: Photo

    Dining Room Seccomb House ca. 1890 (Rock Gate)
  8. 1991.325.7 - Print, Photographic

    Black and white interior copy photographic print of Rock Gate. A small, round, pedestal table with rocking chairs fills the corner of the dark paneled library. Built in bookcases,open on the bottom and closed with diamond paned doors on top extend 3/4 up the wall. The ceiling appears arched. A large, banquet lamp sits centered on the table among books and a vase of fresh floweres. In blue ink on back: "Seccomb house - 1890's, Library"

    Record Type: Photo

    Library in Seccomb house (Rock Gate)
  9. 1991.325.8 - Print, Photographic

    Black and white copy photographic print of Rock Gate's interior entrance. Light streams in from the door and windows giving a halo effect to the entrance of Rock Gate. The interior is dark paneled wood with low, beamed ceilings. A raised landing leads to the broad stairs on the right screened with tall, spindled balusters. A glazed urn sits on the third stair. On the raised landing is a cushioned window seat furnished with pillows and a bra...

    Record Type: Photo

    Seccomb Hallway & Stairs ca. 1890 Grace married here (Rock Gate)
  10. 1991.325.9 - Print, Photographic

    Black and white copy photographic print of a Rock Gate bedroom. A small bedroom with two twin beds. The bed frames are simple with an "X" forming the footboard. The room is also furnished with a rocking chair, spindle table and occasional chair. Separated by spindled balusters, an arched wall filled with lace draped windows, is fitted with a window seat decked in striped ticking. In blue ink on back: "Seccomb House, 1890's, Bedroom" PBR...

    Record Type: Photo

    Bedroom ca. 1890 Seccomb house (rock gate)
  11. 1991.337.1 - Print, Photographic

    A small black and white photographic print of the exterior of the "Willamy" home within an ecru scalloped border. A shingle style residence with cross gables, first story porch, and multi-paned windows, "Willamy" sat high on the hill East of the Green. A conical roofed tower is shown on the right side of the residence. "Willamy" was the home of William and Amy Church and stood on the hill north of Ridge School, eventually becoming the Mayfl...

    Record Type: Photo

    Willamy House
  12. 1991.442.1 - Print, Photographic

    Exterior view of the "Center School," before and after conversion to a private residence. 1 Ferry Bridge Rd, Washington, CT, designed by Ehrick K. Rossiter, c. 1889. Black and white photographic print of the exterior of the Center School. The gable roof portico is centrally located on the one-story structure with hip roof and center spire. Bare trees surround the squarely built school with cobblestone walls. Circular seating is built around th...

    Record Type: Photo

    Center School
  13. 1994.6.1 - Print, Photographic

    A black and white photograph of the late Dr. Frederic Wersebe's residence & office, located at 13 Wykeham Rd, Washington, CT. Designed by Ehrick Rossiter, built 1906. Inherited by his daughter Helen Wersebe (d. 2003). The Dutch Colonial built on a hillside setting features a gambrel roof with full length shed dormers on each side, inset dormer windows, and gable end fan lights. The shed roof portico in the front is supported by vine covere...

    Record Type: Photo

    Wersebe House
  14. 2007.20.1 - Print

    Watercolor architectural print of the Richard Storrs Barnes residence known as "Westlawn" on Barnes Road in Washinton, CT designed by the local architect Ehrick Rossiter. The house in no longer standing. Original plan from the "American Architect and Building News, June 27, 1885." Residence is watercolor with calf in foreground and carriage house in back. The "First Floor Plan" is etched in black in the upper right corner. Print in cream mat. W...

    Record Type: Object

    Residence of R.S. Barnes
  15. 2007.28.4 - Poster

    Two posters for a tour of Rositer Country Houses on Saturday June 24, 2006 which coinsided with the publication of "Rossiter Country Houses of Washington, Connecticut" by Stephen Ketterer.

    Record Type: Object

  16. Advertisement for The Sumacs
  17. P 78 - Print, Photographic

    Oval photographs of six poetss: Bryant, Emerson, Holmes, Longfellow, Whittier, Lowell

    Record Type: Photo

    Print, Photographic
  18. PBR 19a-c - Print, Photographic

    Exterior views of "Muwagha Lodge" and property, formally owned by Arthur Shipman, 18 Sabbaday Lane, Washington,CT, designed by Ehrick Rossiter, 1916. PBR 19a. Small black and white photographic print of the front facade of this Colonial Revival residence. "Muwagha Lodge" was built with a five - bay facade, hip roof, wide soffit with exposed rafter tails, and shed roof dormers. The exposed rafter tails and casement windows are influences of...

    Record Type: Photo

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