John Knap House

John Knap House

Knap House in 1968
Location 984 Stillwater Rd., Stamford, Connecticut
Coordinates 41°4′35″N 73°33′26″W / 41.07639°N 73.55722°W / 41.07639; -73.55722Coordinates: 41°4′35″N 73°33′26″W / 41.07639°N 73.55722°W / 41.07639; -73.55722
Area 0.8 acres (0.32 ha)
Built 1705
Architect Knap,John
NRHP Reference # 79002625[1]
Added to NRHP March 05, 1979

The John Knap House, also known as Samuel Knap House, is a historic house at 984 Stillwater Road in Stamford, Connecticut. The house is a 2-1/2 story wood frame structure, five bays wide, with a large central chimney. It was built c. 1705 by a Capt. John Knap and was owned by his son, Lt. John Knap. The house was bought from the Lt. John Knap's estate by his son Samuel Knap in 1765.[2] It is believed to be the second oldest house in Stamford.[2]

The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.[1]

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References

  1. 1 2 National Park Service (2009-03-13). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. 1 2 David F. Ransom (October 17, 1977). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory-Nomination: John Knap House" (PDF). National Park Service. and Accompanying eight photos, exterior and interior, from 1977

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