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Address: 1101 Bedford St, Stamford, CT 06905
Designed by Wallace K. Harrison, this local church's architectural layout resembles a fish. First Presbyterian Church features French stained glass windows by Gabriel Loire. The church also has the largest mechanical pipe organ in the state. From a distance, it also appears to look like a ship.
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Address: 713 Bedford St, Stamford, CT 06901
This wooden home reflects an American adapted type of English architecture that became evident in the late 1600's. Built in 1699, the Hoyt-Barnum House, originally a blacksmith's home, features unusual building materials. Instead of lime and mortar, which were in short supply at the time, the house is constructed of wood as well as clay, animal...
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Address: Tresser Blvd, Stamford, CT 06901-3277
More than 200 stained glass panels create this local landmark. The Stamford Cone, which resembles a kaleidoscope, stands over 45-feet tall. The structure, designed by Brian Clarke, adds a magical touch to the downtown area. During the day, visitors can go inside and see the sunlight through the stained glass. At night, the structure is brightly...
Stamford Historical Society Museum
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Address: 1508 High Ridge Rd, Stamford, CT 06903
This local history museum showcases some of the area's most significant artifacts. The Stamford Historical Society Museum has rotating and permanent exhibits, as well as a research library on-site.
Stamford Museum and Nature Center
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Address: 39 Scofieldtown Rd, Stamford, CT 06903
Over 115 acres of stunning woodlands are part of this natural complex. The Stamford Museum and Nature Center includes trails, picnic areas, and a working farm. The center also features a Tudor revival stone château as an exhibition center, as well as an observatory and planetarium. Exhibits include Americana displays such as railways and teddy...
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Address: 125 East Ave, Norwalk, CT 06854
A few minutes from Stamford is the picturesque town of Norwalk, which boasts the largest existing collection of WPA murals in the country. Of the 46 murals and canvases, 22 were painted by artist Alexander J. Rummler; the remainder were completed by Harry Townsend, Justin Gruelle, Arthur G. Hull, and George Avison. Vividly depicting regional,...
