Converse House and Barn

Converse House and Barn
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
U.S. Historic district Contributing property
Colonel Converse House
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Location	185 Washington St., Norwich, Connecticut
Coordinates	41°32′3″N 72°5′0″W / 41.53417°N 72.08333°W / 41.53417; -72.08333Coordinates: 41°32′3″N 72°5′0″W / 41.53417°N 72.08333°W / 41.53417; -72.08333
Area	2 acres (0.81 ha)
Built	1870 (1870)
Architectural style	Gothic
Part of	Chelsea Parade Historic District (#88003215)
NRHP Reference #	70000716
Significant dates
Added to NRHP	October 6, 1970
Designated CP	May 12, 1989

The Converse House and Barn are a historic residential property at 185 Washington Street in Norwich, Connecticut. The house is a 2-1/2 story wood frame Gothic Revival structure, with asymmetrical massing, vertical board siding, and a polychrome exterior. The barn appears to be of similar age to the house, which was built c. 1870. It was the home of Colonel Charles A. Converse, a local philanthropist, and is an important local example of High Victorian Gothic architecture.

The property was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1970. It is also included in the Chelsea Parade Historic District.