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Recent shot of the Historic Richard Douglass House on 79 Green Street in New London, Connecticut. Come on down to one of New London's most historic neighborhoods featuring 18th and 19th century buildings and visit one of the most unique shops"MUSE" on this side of the Connecticut River. Muse features New York Style Attitude with sneakers and clothing befitting of New York and those looking for a "non big box" look. Muse also features various art work and the founders are very involved in hosting events that bring greater attention to what downtown New London has to offer. Also Golden Street Gallery offers the latest in cutting edge art from some of the Eastern Seaboards most well known artists. The Historic Dutch Tavern located also on Green Street offers that local atmosphere in a 1760s colonial. The favorite watering hole of America's foremost playwright Eugene O*Neill and his father James has legendary status and is a favorite among locals and tourists alike and has the best burger in town.

www.thenewenglandcoast.com has several interesting write ups on what's happening in New London and all along the New England Coast.

2 BEDROOM / 4 ROOM APARTMENT RESIDENCE AVAILABLE FEB. 1, 2009
NOW LISTED ON NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES

The Richard Douglass House @ 79 Green Street is currently accepting applications for our beautiful 1st floor residence available from February 1, 2009. Please contact evan @ finnstarhockey.com for more information.

The Richard Douglass House was painstakingly restored in the period of 2006-2008 using methods to keep the Historic Features in tact while adding environmentally friendly and energy efficient solutions to bring the house to 2008!

The Richard Douglass House (www.thericharddouglashouse.com) is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. What this means? This means the house, yard and builder are of signifigance in our history. This also means that further attention is being brought to the historic Green Street area of New London, Connecticut. Take a stroll by and see why.


Thanks Everyone for your interest and support in saving this great old home.



AMENITIES

77-79 Green Street features two separate residences one on the first floor and the other on the second. Each residence features it's very own private entry & parking. Green Street is leading New London's resurgence and coupled with the neighboring Golden Street Gallery (across the street), Muse Shoes and Gallery (next door), 140 Below gallery and renovations across the street Green Street has become a destination and "a little bit of SOHO in New London". New restaurants and cafes dot the area and the waterfront and major transportation is just across the street. 2008 will usher in the redevelopment of The Parade area a central meeting place for all New Londoners and Tourists alike see theday.com/news/specialsections.aspxand then click on New London Redoes the Parade.

The house built in 1801 by Richard Douglas, a veteran of the American Revolution has been nominated by New London Mainstreet for the restoration award in the Connecticut Main Street Program as well as by New London Landmarks (Preservation Group).

Our 1st floor residence at 79 Green Street features approximately 1100 sq.ft of living space designed in mind for a modern day professional, artist or small family that includes the following features:

79 Green Street's 1st floor residence features a combination of either 2 bedrooms & living room or 1 bedroom, living room and guest room/study, plus modern bathroom, utilities room with washer & drier hook up & kitchen.

Amenities include:

Large windows that allow a generous amount of soft natural light & sun to flood each room Recessed Lighting throughout

• Private Deck with views of the neighboring historic properties & Summer Farmer's Market
• Period style hardware & lighting throughout
• N.Y. Style Modern Kitchen with Solid Oak cabinets
• Original Wide Paneled Wood Floors
• Modern Bathroom with the latest in tiles and utilities
• As of 2009 New European Kitchen Appliances
• Historic Styled Breakfast Bar

Modern Conveniences Include:

• FREE DSL Internet Access Points 
• Cable Tv Access Points
• Private Utilities Room for Stack Washer & Dryer
• 90% Heating Efficient Windows & Modern Gas Powered Heat
• Central Air/Climate Control
• Premium Exhaust Fans in Kitchen and Bath
• Attic Storage Space with easy entry
• Parking (Attached Garage)
• Stack Washer & Dryer Hook Up and Closet
  
  

Yard/Garden: Open to both residences the back garden allows a comfortable area to relax on those lazy days or after a long day at the office. Smell the air of the sea and chat with your neighbors while enjoying a glass of wine or a cup of coffee from one of New London’s many fine coffee shops.

Storage: Ventilated storage space in attic with private door.




Prices and Floor Plans:
For use as a residence the 2nd floor at 79 Green Street is available for:

$1110.00 per month
Deposit required
Renters insurance required

Investment Includes: Hot & Cold Water, & Parking. Heating Allowance
DSL, Cable TV and Electricity and Phone are the responsibility of the tenant.
Minimum Lease: 12 months - Contact for shorter, longer periods (evan@finnstarhockey. com)
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(Fireplace now restored)

  







View Looking toward Kitchen under restoration from study/guest bedroom

77-79 Green Street features two separate residences one on the first floor and the other on the second. Each residence features it's very own private entry & parking. Green Street is leading New London's resurgence and with neighboring Golden Street Gallery (across the street), Muse Shoes and Gallery (next door) and renovations across the street Green Street has become a destination and "a little bit of SOHO in New London". New restaurants and cafes dot the area and the waterfront and major transportation is just across the street. 2008 will usher in the redevelopment of The Parade area a central meeting place for all New Londoners and Tourists alike see theday.com/news/specialsections.aspxand then click on New London Redoes the Parade.<< MORE >>

COMING SOON - www.thericharddouglashouse.com

It's true... coming soon is our latest digital presence dedicated to telling the story of 79 Green Street, Richard Douglass, the builder and his family, the Green & Golden Street neighborhood, what's happening in New London and more... all in one site. Stay tuned!

Before, During & After Restoration Photos of The Richard Douglass House Now Available

77-79 Green Street Photo Presentation of Restoration

After nearly a year of research by the folks at New London Landmarks

in New London, CT a group devoted to preservation and political - preservation awareness and then followed up (on going as well) by the new history keeper of 77-79 Green Street in New London has shed new light on the historic gambrel cape on Green Street.

As of this date it appears the house was built by Richard Douglas around 1801, however some data shows it could be as early as 1786 (confusion between this lot and that of 102 Golden Street) but for discussions sake we will use 1801 as the start point until proved different.

Richard Douglas, son of Stephen Douglas (1719-1748) was born in 1746 and is a direct descendent of the Deacon William Douglas of Scotland whose family emigrated on the Mayflower to Plimouth Mass-Bay Colony in 1620 and later to Connecticut and Pequot (New London) in around 1650-55.

Richard Douglas married Ann Champlin of New Shoreham, Block Island in 1777 and had several children including Alexander in 1778, Fanny, Nancy (1780), Peter (1792) and others. Richard turned the Green Street house over to his son in about 1805. Later the house came back into the hands of Richard, reasons unbeknownst to me at this point and was willed to his wife and daughter Nancy in a 1826 testament. Richard died in New London ikn 1828.

The house eventually came into the hands of Daniel Hobron (b. 1826- d.1901) in the 1840s by ways and reasons unknown at this point. It appears Richard likely served in the New London Militia during the American Revolution and purchased the property from Timothy Green of the Green Printing family.

More information will follow!

Historic 79 Green Street - New Photo

The continuing transformation of Green Street in New London has brought to the attention a formerly forgotten side street ladened with historic buildings that once was all but forgotten. With 79 Green Street and 102 Golden Street (Muse and I Net Tech.) both completely restored, the renewal of this once busy, then once forgotten street has come full circle. Please take a stroll down Green Street and Golden Street... featuring the Golden Street Gallery, Muse Shoes and Gallery as well as the historic 79 Green Street house all within feet of each other.

Looking for the best burger in the area? head to Dutch's Tavern on Green Street or the best in chocolate concoctions... try Xocolatl on Green and State Street or a cup of organic fair trade java... head to Beans and Leaves at New London Makets just a couple hundred yards from the Green and Golden Street areas in New London, Conn.

We hope that our transformation of 79 Green Street and the work at 102 Golden Street will continue to help the transformation from once forgotten side streets to one of the nicest, trendiest and historical streets in all of New London County, Connecticut!

New London has again done itself proud after having received a nice write up in the widely read New Haven Arts and Entertainment Weekly.  Please click on the link below for more information...

http://www.playnewhaven.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=18568885&BRD=2639&PAG=461&dept_id=535026&rfi=6 ...<< MORE >>