Norfolk Historical Society & Museum
Village Green, Norfolk, Connecticut
In 1924 architect Alfredo Taylor was asked to enlarge the small frame Catholic church to accommodate a growing parish. His design completely changed the shape and size of the 1859 church and offered a stronger image of Catholicism. Walls are rough cast stucco which, at the time of consecration, were described as burnt sienna and … Read more
This multi-purpose building was designed in 1904 by Alfredo Taylor to house the Norfolk Volunteer Fire Department, organized in 1902, and the clubrooms of the Wangum Council of the Royal Arcanum, a fraternal society active in Norfolk. The insignia of both organizations mark their respective entrances fronting Station Place. The crown and monogram VMC on … Read more