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Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum

295 West Avenue, Mathews Park, Norwalk, CT 06850
203-838-9799
Ranked #6 of 10 attractions in Norwalk
4.0 of 5 stars 7 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites, History Museums
Traveler Description: LeGrand Lockwood was an investment banker and Treasurer of the New York Stock Exchange, a local boy who made good.  In 1865 he started work on his 62... more »
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Trumbull, Connecticut
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2012

The tour guides are outstanding. It was interesting to everyone on tour, even those of us who aren't normally history buffs =) Great for all ages More

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Westport, Connecticut
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24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 8, 2012

Special Exhibitions, and Christmas programs, the Museum is easy to get to, and was originally a private mansion. More

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Fairfield County, CT
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20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed January 20, 2012

It was a good half hour. I would not set out to do this alone but you must couple it with a trip to So Norwalk. Not even a full day trip ah half a day trip. Lovely non the less More

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New York, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 23, 2011

There is no wandering the home unescorted so make sure your visit corresponds with the tour times.(you can wander the grounds but not a lot to see) A pre-guild era mansion in Norwalk - A must see if you live in the NY / CT Area. Expansive Rooms with furnishing - see what a $ 2 million dollar house looked... More

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Warren, Massachusetts
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 7, 2011
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LeGrand Lockwood was an investment banker and Treasurer of the New York Stock Exchange, a local boy who made good. He returned to Norwalk and began construction on his 62 room country house in 1865. Work was completed in 1869. The interiors are sumptuously decorated with every attention paid to detail like parquet floors, carved and inlaid woodwork, plaster mouldings,... More

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Milford, Massachusetts
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 24, 2008
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We spent the weekend in Connecticut, so on our journey to Greenwich, we visited the Lockwood–Mathews Mansion. If you enjoy the Mansions in Newport, Rhode Island, you will probably enjoy all the architectural details and history of this Second Empire Style country home. We were told that this home preceded the Newport mansions as construction began in 1864 (completed in... More

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Norwalk CT
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 8, 2005
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The Lockwood-Mathews Mansion is indeed a treasure in Connecticut's Crown! The museum, currently being restored is a 60 room Summer and weekend home in a very grand style, filled with inlaid wood and frescoed walls, the building will WoW you! Staffed by a group of dedicated volunteers, the museum offers wonderful guided tours, and offer different perspectives on life and... More

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