With its proximity to the cultural hub of New York City and its quieter suburban and rural landscapes, Connecticut was fertile ground for artists and writers in the period of Modernist movements between 1913 and 1979. Many of these cultural figures are well known through biographical and critical studies. Creative Places seeks to show how place played a significant role in creative work, and how in turn the artists and writers influenced communities in Connecticut.
2 Pennywise Lane, Old Saybrook
- James Pharmacy
- Ann Lane Petry
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Ann Petry lived here before 1938 and after 1947; writing most of her books while this was her home. She also worked at the pharmacy of her aunt, Anna Louise James.
- Description of Significance/Historical Narrative
- For historical significance see National Register application: http://pdfhost.focus.nps.gov/docs/NRHP/Text/94000845.pdf
- Date of Construction
- c. 1790-1820
- Historic Designation(s)