Contemporary color photographs of exterior with architectural information, from the Kidder Smith Images Project.

Contemporary color photograph of exterior, from the Kidder Smith Images Project.

In 1858, New Haven architect Henry Austin designed the mansion for Ruggles Morse. The ornate interior cabinetry and furniture was added by cabinetmaker Gustave Herter. Is the only complete Herter commission that survives today. Open for public tours.

Contemporary color photographs of exterior with architectural information, from the Kidder Smith Images Project.

Rory Goff provides a map of the city c.1888 and Victorian images of Middle Street. His illustrated tour of the street includes detailed histories of properties.