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.
305 Great Neck Road, Waterford
- Hammond Estate - Walnut Grove
- Eugene O'Neill Theater Center
- Margo Rose
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Rufus and Margo Rose played significant roles in establishing and endowing the puppetry component at the theatre.
- George C. White
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Home of the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center since its founding in 1965 by George C. White and others.
- Description of Significance/Historical Narrative
- Originally called Walnut Grove, the estate was a gentleman's farm in the 19th century. It became home to the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center in 1965.
- Date of Construction
- 1822-1940; later buildings associated with O'Neill Theater
- Historic Designation(s)
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- Local Historic Property
- National Register Individual