A. Everett Austin Facade House
This stunning Connecticut mansion, built in 1930, is actually just a one-room-deep hoax, designed with an impressive but illusory facade.

📜 Historic house museum and National Historic Landmark in Hartford, Connecticut.
🔍 Built in 1930 by Wadsworth Atheneum director Arthur Everett "Chick" Austin Jr., it's known for its unique one-room-deep design.

Why Go

🏛️ Experience a unique architectural illusion
🌟 Explore a National Historic Landmark
🎨 See where luminaries like Salvador Dalí and Gertrude Stein were entertained
🖼️ Explore the home of a celebrated art museum director
✨ Discover lush European interior decorations

Tips

🚶‍♀️ Open for guided tours through the Wadsworth Atheneum.
📍 Located at 130 Scarborough Street.

Hours

🕒 Open for tours, check Wadsworth Atheneum website for schedule.

Last updated 28 days ago

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