Converse House And Barn

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.