William L. Linke House, Hartford

The William L. Linke House, located on Sigourney Street in Hartford, is a notable remnant of late 19th-century residential architecture. Built around 1880, this Queen Anne Victorian is one of the few surviving structures of its kind on a street that was once densely lined with similar homes. It was officially recognized for its historical significance with a listing on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.

Set in the Asylum Hill neighborhood, the house stands out among the modern multiunit apartment buildings that now dominate the area. Architecturally, the house is a 2陆-story masonry building constructed of brick with stone trim, showcasing the asymmetrical forms and ornate detailing characteristic of the Queen Anne style. Its complex roofline includes multiple gables and dormers, while the front porch features turned posts, carved valances, and a prominent gable over the entry. A two-story bay on the left side is adorned with decorative brickwork, and terra cotta panels, and topped by a wooden bay and carved woodwork at the gable peak.

The house represents a once-common architectural pattern in the area. An 1896 map depicts Sigourney Street filled with comparable residences. However, the urban redevelopment of Asylum Hill and the street鈥檚 evolution into a key north-south thoroughfare have led to the demolition of most of those homes, making the William L. Linke House a rare and valuable architectural survivor.

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Sight Location: Hartford, USA (See walking tours in Hartford)
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