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.
320 Valley Road, Easton
- Ida Tarbell House
- Ida Tarbell
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Ida Tarbell's Home.
- Description of Significance/Historical Narrative
- Ida Tarbell bought the Easton house in 1906 with royalties from her book, "The History of the Standard Oil Company." She continued writing here, and the house became the center for the Tarbell family after her father's death.
- Date of Construction
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- Historic Designation(s)
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- National Register Individual
- National Historic Landmark}file_download