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In 1902, architect Charles A. Platt was engaged to design this grand residence. Platt, known for seamlessly integrating architecture with landscape design and embodying European villa ideals, crafted a home that harmonized classical elegance with innovative landscaping. Completed by 1904, Maxwell Estate was immediately celebrated as one of Connecticut’s finest country homes.
Architectural Elegance and Landscape Design
The design of Maxwell Estate epitomized the American Gilded Age's grandeur. The stately brick manor featured a symmetrical façade, with a central brick core flanked by single-story colonnaded porches, evoking the grandeur of British country estates yet tinged with distinctly American characteristics.