Newell-Bryant House August 2, 2008

The original builder of the house was Benjamin Newell. He was born in Concord, New Hampshire and moved to Princeton in 1835. That same year he had married Harriet White who was a native of Alden, New York. Newell purchased the lot for the house in 1849 for $500 and probably built the house in 1853. The only major changes to the house occurred in 1905-06 after Sam Clark purchased the property. The roof of the one and a half story section was raised about four feet, making it a full two-story house. Indoor plumbing and steam heat were also added. The building was completely renovated in 1998 to accommodate new displays and other museum features. Among the exhibits are an 1853 parlor, an interpretation of Princeton photographer Henry Immke's studio, a large costume room, and a research library.