Restoration work is underway on the south section of the Phelps-Hatheway fence! Possibly created for Sumner Fuller in the 1920’s, the Neo-classical picket fence with decorative post toppers will receive repairs and be power washed, primed, and repainted. Thanks to the generous support of the 1772 Foundation in cooperation with Preservation Connecticut, as well as of the Town of Suffield, we are able to undertake this important preservation project.
Connecticut Landmarks has contracted the expertise of Kronenberger & Sons Restoration for this project. Their team has removed some of the toppers and will reconstruct them over the winter. Others will be repaired in situ. Check back to our website and social media pages for progress! We hope you’ll enjoy watching the project unfold as you walk or drive by.
The first image shows the fence line in the late 19th century before Sumner’s exquisite remake!
