Address: 598 Church St
Inventory Num: 86
Location: West side at Deepwood Road
Year Built: 1830
Builder: Unknown
Style: Greek Revival
Current Use: Residence
Notable Architectural Features:
- Pedimented gable end to street
- Interior brick Chimney
- Corner pilasters
- Window on main facade are floor length and are fully glazed with six panes of glass
- Side ell has a shed dormer
- Doorway has pilaasters with an Interesting Greek key motif - milti-paned transom light
- From all appearances the entablature may have been removed to accommodate new porch across front and north side, built during the twentieth century
- Triangular multipaned window in the tympanum of main pediment
- Foundation is not visible from public access
Importance:This building was the home of Phineas W. Turner, owner of the Turner silk Company. At one time this was the principle industry of Amston; and the area was then known as Turnerville.
Notes:"A gracious late Federal house, with large ell, dignified pilasters and fine detail at the entrances. The triangular attic light and fine old trees add further interest to the facade."
(from Hebron, Ct: Hebron Historical Society booklet prepared for America's Bicentennial) 