Simeon Belden House, Wethersfield, Connecticut (3) - Lost New England

Simeon Belden House, Wethersfield, Connecticut (3) - Lost New England

The doorway of the house at 249 Main Street in Wethersfield, around 1935-1942. Image courtesy of the Connecticut State Library. The scene in 2024: As explained in an earlier post, this house was built in 1767 as the home of Simeon and Martha Belden, and it is particularly notable for its front doorway, which is shown here in these two photos. During the mid 18th century, many affluent residents of the Connecticut River Valley commissioned ornate…