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.
269 Howd Road, Durham
- Chapman Farmstead
- Miller Farm
- William Kent Home and Studio
- William Kent
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Home and studio of Bill Kent from 1964 until his death in 2012; now a private foundation.
- Description of Significance/Historical Narrative
- The William Kent studio and house are significant as the work and living place of printmaker and sculptor Bill Kent for almost 50 years starting in 1964. The re-use of vacant agricultural structures allowed the artist to live inexpensively in a space that was ample enough for the creation of his wood sculptures, and to maintain a level of privacy which he desired. The property was listed on the State Register as part of the Creative Places project.
- Date of Construction
- c. 1910
- Historic Designation(s)