THIS IMPOSING HOUSE has been a landmark in Fairfield, Connecticut, since its construction in 1855. The Italianate house is a variant of the Tuscan Villa, a boxlike form known for its symmetry, deep cornices, and a belvedere centered on top. Its tall, hooded windows and small windows under the cornice are other hallmarks of the Italian styles.
For many of the ensuing years, however, the house was neglected, suffering periodic attempts at repair that might better be
