Philo and Relief Slocomb House (1806) - Private Residence

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The Philo and Relief Slocomb House, located at 10 Prospect St, was built in 1806 on land that was part of the original town common. Philo Slocomb was a community leader, a member of the First Congregational Church, and a landowner. He was a carpenter, with his shop originally at this location. He later moved his shop to South Street. Philo also operated a sawmill in town, which was located in what are now woods behind St. John’s athletic fields.

The house was originally built as a simple Federal-style home, which featured a central front door, symmetrical windows, and two chimneys at the ridge line. There were a total of five rooms: three on the first floor, including a kitchen ell, and two bedrooms on the second floor. In the late 1800’s the back of the house was expanded, adding rooms both up and downstairs. This gave the home its low falling salt-box design. The house is notable for its nine-over-nine light windows and elegant woodwork.

The home’s setting is distinctive as it was built facing due south, and not facing Prospect Street. This orientation was a common practice in the period, taking full advantage of the warmth from sunlight throughout the colder months.

The home stayed in the Slocomb family for nearly 100 years. It has gone through several transformations over the years. Many original features are still present.

Today the home is a private residence