• The 3,271-square foot Greek revival at 1745 Huntington Turnpike in Trumbull was built in 1838, a fact memorialized by the home's door knocker, which reads "Edwards 1838." The knocker is one of many traces of the home's rich history that remain in the home, with others including most of the original wideboard floors. The house, built by Samuel Edwards, sits across from the Nichols green and 42 acres of private parkland. Photo: Contributed Photo / Contributed Photo / Connecticut Post Contributed
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The 3,271-square foot Greek revival at 1745 Huntington Turnpike in Trumbull was built in 1838, a fact memorialized by the home's door knocker, which reads "Edwards 1838." The knocker is one of many traces of the home's rich history that remain in the home, with others including most of the original wideboard floors. The house, built by Samuel Edwards, sits across from the Nichols green and 42 acres of private parkland. less
The 3,271-square foot Greek revival at 1745 Huntington Turnpike in Trumbull was built in 1838, a fact memorialized by the home's door knocker, which reads "Edwards 1838." The knocker is one of many traces of ... more
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The 3,271-square foot Greek revival at 1745 Huntington Turnpike in Trumbull was built in 1838, a fact memorialized by the home's door knocker, which reads "Edwards 1838." The knocker is one of many traces of the home's rich history that remain in the home, with others including most of the original wideboard floors. The house, built by Samuel Edwards, sits across from the Nichols green and 42 acres of private parkland. less
The 3,271-square foot Greek revival at 1745 Huntington Turnpike in Trumbull was built in 1838, a fact memorialized by the home's door knocker, which reads "Edwards 1838." The knocker is one of many traces of ... more
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The 3,271-square foot Greek revival at 1745 Huntington Turnpike in Trumbull was built in 1838, a fact memorialized by the home's door knocker, which reads "Edwards 1838." The knocker is one of many traces of the home's rich history that remain in the home, with others including most of the original wideboard floors. The house, built by Samuel Edwards, sits across from the Nichols green and 42 acres of private parkland. less
The 3,271-square foot Greek revival at 1745 Huntington Turnpike in Trumbull was built in 1838, a fact memorialized by the home's door knocker, which reads "Edwards 1838." The knocker is one of many traces of ... more
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The 3,271-square foot Greek revival at 1745 Huntington Turnpike in Trumbull was built in 1838, a fact memorialized by the home's door knocker, which reads "Edwards 1838." The knocker is one of many traces of the home's rich history that remain in the home, with others including most of the original wideboard floors. The house, built by Samuel Edwards, sits across from the Nichols green and 42 acres of private parkland. less
The 3,271-square foot Greek revival at 1745 Huntington Turnpike in Trumbull was built in 1838, a fact memorialized by the home's door knocker, which reads "Edwards 1838." The knocker is one of many traces of ... more
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The 3,271-square foot Greek revival at 1745 Huntington Turnpike in Trumbull was built in 1838, a fact memorialized by the home's door knocker, which reads "Edwards 1838." The knocker is one of many traces of the home's rich history that remain in the home, with others including most of the original wideboard floors. The house, built by Samuel Edwards, sits across from the Nichols green and 42 acres of private parkland. less
The 3,271-square foot Greek revival at 1745 Huntington Turnpike in Trumbull was built in 1838, a fact memorialized by the home's door knocker, which reads "Edwards 1838." The knocker is one of many traces of ... more
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The 3,271-square foot Greek revival at 1745 Huntington Turnpike in Trumbull was built in 1838, a fact memorialized by the home's door knocker, which reads "Edwards 1838." The knocker is one of many traces of the home's rich history that remain in the home, with others including most of the original wideboard floors. The house, built by Samuel Edwards, sits across from the Nichols green and 42 acres of private parkland. less
The 3,271-square foot Greek revival at 1745 Huntington Turnpike in Trumbull was built in 1838, a fact memorialized by the home's door knocker, which reads "Edwards 1838." The knocker is one of many traces of ... more
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The 3,271-square foot Greek revival at 1745 Huntington Turnpike in Trumbull was built in 1838, a fact memorialized by the home's door knocker, which reads "Edwards 1838." The knocker is one of many traces of the home's rich history that remain in the home, with others including most of the original wideboard floors. The house, built by Samuel Edwards, sits across from the Nichols green and 42 acres of private parkland. less
The 3,271-square foot Greek revival at 1745 Huntington Turnpike in Trumbull was built in 1838, a fact memorialized by the home's door knocker, which reads "Edwards 1838." The knocker is one of many traces of ... more
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The 3,271-square foot Greek revival at 1745 Huntington Turnpike in Trumbull was built in 1838, a fact memorialized by the home's door knocker, which reads "Edwards 1838." The knocker is one of many traces of the home's rich history that remain in the home, with others including most of the original wideboard floors. The house, built by Samuel Edwards, sits across from the Nichols green and 42 acres of private parkland. less
The 3,271-square foot Greek revival at 1745 Huntington Turnpike in Trumbull was built in 1838, a fact memorialized by the home's door knocker, which reads "Edwards 1838." The knocker is one of many traces of ... more
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The 3,271-square foot Greek revival at 1745 Huntington Turnpike in Trumbull was built in 1838, a fact memorialized by the home's door knocker, which reads "Edwards 1838." The knocker is one of many traces of the home's rich history that remain in the home, with others including most of the original wideboard floors. The house, built by Samuel Edwards, sits across from the Nichols green and 42 acres of private parkland. less
The 3,271-square foot Greek revival at 1745 Huntington Turnpike in Trumbull was built in 1838, a fact memorialized by the home's door knocker, which reads "Edwards 1838." The knocker is one of many traces of ... more
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The 3,271-square foot Greek revival at 1745 Huntington Turnpike in Trumbull was built in 1838, a fact memorialized by the home's door knocker, which reads "Edwards 1838." The knocker is one of many traces of the home's rich history that remain in the home, with others including most of the original wideboard floors. The house, built by Samuel Edwards, sits across from the Nichols green and 42 acres of private parkland. less
The 3,271-square foot Greek revival at 1745 Huntington Turnpike in Trumbull was built in 1838, a fact memorialized by the home's door knocker, which reads "Edwards 1838." The knocker is one of many traces of ... more
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The 3,271-square foot Greek revival at 1745 Huntington Turnpike in Trumbull was built in 1838, a fact memorialized by the home's door knocker, which reads "Edwards 1838." The knocker is one of many traces of the home's rich history that remain in the home, with others including most of the original wideboard floors. The house, built by Samuel Edwards, sits across from the Nichols green and 42 acres of private parkland. less
The 3,271-square foot Greek revival at 1745 Huntington Turnpike in Trumbull was built in 1838, a fact memorialized by the home's door knocker, which reads "Edwards 1838." The knocker is one of many traces of ... more
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The 3,271-square foot Greek revival at 1745 Huntington Turnpike in Trumbull was built in 1838, a fact memorialized by the home's door knocker, which reads "Edwards 1838." The knocker is one of many traces of the home's rich history that remain in the home, with others including most of the original wideboard floors. The house, built by Samuel Edwards, sits across from the Nichols green and 42 acres of private parkland. less
The 3,271-square foot Greek revival at 1745 Huntington Turnpike in Trumbull was built in 1838, a fact memorialized by the home's door knocker, which reads "Edwards 1838." The knocker is one of many traces of ... more
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The 3,271-square foot Greek revival at 1745 Huntington Turnpike in Trumbull was built in 1838, a fact memorialized by the home's door knocker, which reads "Edwards 1838." The knocker is one of many traces of the home's rich history that remain in the home, with others including most of the original wideboard floors. The house, built by Samuel Edwards, sits across from the Nichols green and 42 acres of private parkland. less
The 3,271-square foot Greek revival at 1745 Huntington Turnpike in Trumbull was built in 1838, a fact memorialized by the home's door knocker, which reads "Edwards 1838." The knocker is one of many traces of ... more
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TRUMBULL — The nameplate on the door knocker is badly faded with age, but a close look reveals that it reads “Edwards, 1838.”

The year is when the house at 1745 Huntington Turnpike was built by wealthy farmer Samuel Edwards, who received the land from his father. To Elizabeth Erickson, it’s unfathomable to think that the home she’s owned since 1994 has been around for about 180 years.

“I’m just a little bleep in the life of this house,” said Erickson, who is selling the 3,271-square-foot Greek revival, situated across from the Nichols green.

Though Erickson and other owners have updated and made changes to the home — which is listed at $549,900 — it has retained its rustic character and many of its original features, including most of the wide-board chestnut floors. The door knocker also is believed to be original, as is the wallpaper in the front hallway that Erickson discovered during some renovations.

Indeed, nearly any “old stuff” Erickson has found on the property — bottles, cooking equipment, etc. — she’s kept.

According to Lois Levine, president emeritus of the Trumbull Historical Society, the house was remodeled in 1890 with a second-story, shingle-sided porch and a turret.

Levine said the house also has ties to local history, as it overlooks the town’s famed “Bunny Fountain.” The fountain, originally erected on the green in 1895, was moved to the intersection of Unity Road and Huntington Turnpike, right by Erickson’s home, in 1931. Not only that, but Erickson said a former owner of her house used to supply the water and electricity to run the fountain.

The house has four bedrooms, two full bathrooms and two fireplaces. Though Levine said one of the fireplaces, in the basement, is bricked over, there is a restored, working fireplace on the main level that includes an old-fashioned beehive oven.

In addition to the Nichols green, the house at 1745 Huntington Turnpike also overlooks 42 acres of private park land.

One thing that’s fairly unique about the house is its garage, Erickson said. Now it’s a fairly sizable space that stores two cars. It used to have a much different and more colorful purpose.

“It was a dung barn,” Erickson said, rightfully assuming that phrase needed no further explanation.

Even though she’s leaving, and even though she made improvements to the home over time, Erickson has always loved it and considered it something special.

“I tried to keep true to the history of this house,” she said. “To me, it’s an honor to live here.”

Do you know of a house or apartment building with an interesting story? Contact acuda@ctpost.com, and the home could be featured in an upcoming installment of Habitat.