Lockwood-Mathews Mansion is a historical site in Norwalk, but I have never taken a tour or spent much time there. On May 20, I spent the afternoon at Lockwood-Mathews Mansion as part of my internship. But after the interning side was done, I got to see parts of the mansion and learn about the history.
The mansion was built in the late 1860's as a summer residence for the Lockwoods. It stands as the epitome of Victorian era architecture.
The new construction will allow the public to view the servants' quarters, which tie together the owners' story with the servants'. The quarters are very unique because unlike most "below the stairs" quarters of the time period, these are literally above the stairs and above the standards.
The mansion was purchased from the Mathews family in 1941 to be used as a park, and it has been that way ever since. It has had to undergo serious construction and restoration to meet building code standards, but it has been preserved because of its status as a national landmark.
Lockwood-Mathews Mansion is a "gem of Norwalk", as described by the mayor at the ribbon cutting ceremony, and I can certainly see why this is true. It has a fascinating historical background and is an interesting part of Norwalk's history as a whole.
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