Branford House is a Tudor Revival house in Groton, Connecticut. Built in 1903, it was designed by Robert W. Gibson, and is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. It is owned by University of Connecticut.
Location: Avery Point, Groton, Connecticut, United States
Verified facts
- Located in Avery Point, Groton
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-2798, SRC-2799 - Designed by Robert W. Gibson
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-2798, SRC-2799 - Built in 1903
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-2798, SRC-2799 - Architectural style: Tudor Revival
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-2798, SRC-2799 - Historic designation: National Register of Historic Places
confidence 80/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-2798, SRC-2800, SRC-6915, SRC-9876 - Owned by University of Connecticut
confidence 95/100 · 6 independent sources · SRC-2798, SRC-2799, SRC-2800, SRC-6916, SRC-6915, SRC-10140
Evidence & sources
- SRC-10140 — A Detailed Look at Avery Point's Branford House — UConn Today (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2798 — National Register of Historic Places Inventory–Nomination Form: Branford House (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2799 — Branford House (1903) — Historic Buildings of Connecticut (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2800 — Branford House — Wikipedia (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6915 — Clio — Branford House & Avery Point Lighthouse (Tier 3, educational history database; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6916 — Kronenberger & Sons Restoration – Branford House UConn Avery Point (project page) (Tier 3, restoration contractor project record; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9876 — CTMQ (Connecticut Museum Quest) — Alexey von Schlippe Art Gallery (Branford House, UConn Avery Point) (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
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Frequently asked questions
Who designed Branford House?
Branford House was designed by Robert W. Gibson.
Where is Branford House located?
Branford House is located in Groton, Connecticut.