Notes:
One of the most famous and photographed Victorian homes is the Mark Twain House. An amazing building to behold, it is in mint condition inside and out. The painted brick designs on the wall surfaces and the great variety of stick work that adorns the exterior on gables, porches and entries is remarkable. Set in a very picturesque location, this is a must see property. Potter trained in the office of Richard Upjohn.

Bibliography:
Andrews, Gregory E. Structures and Styles: Guided Tours of Hartford Architecture. Hartford: The Connecticut Historical Society, 1988.

Landau, Sarah Bradford. Edward T. And William A. Potter: American Victorian Architects. New York: Garland, 1979.

Landau, Sarah Bradford. "Mark Twain's House in Connecticut." The Architectural Review 169.1009 (1981): 162-66.

Mark Twain House, HartfordConnecticut: Stick Style. Great American Housesand Their Architectural Styles. Eds. Lee McAlester and Virginia McAlester. New York: Abbeville, Press, 1994. NA7205.M36 1994

Photo Source:
Bruce Barnes, October, 2003

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