Chetstone House
Chetstone House, built in 1876, and located in New Haven, Connecticut. The Victorian Gothic house was one of three show pieces that graced the highest ridge of Fair Haven Heights . The house was built by Dr. Mary Blair Moody, the first female to practice medicine in the New Haven area.
In 1915, the house’s second owner, Albert Haasis, a chemist and executive of the Dixon Pencil Company named the house “Chetstone.” Passionate about art and horticulture, he kept lavish gardens replete with peacocks and filled the house with artwork, including an attic full of whimsical rabbit paintings, reminiscent of Alice in Wonderland.
In its 138-year history, Chestone has only had five owners and as a result has retained its architectural integrity and excellence: from its brownstone foundation and cistern pump in the cellar, to original trim, moldings, doors and working gas lamps throughout.
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