Waveny House is a Tudor Revival house in New Canaan, Connecticut. Built in 1912, it was designed by William B. Tubby, and is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. It is owned by Town of New Canaan.
Location: 677 South Avenue, New Canaan, Connecticut, United States
Verified facts
- Located in New Canaan, New Canaan
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-2002, SRC-2003, SRC-2916 - Designed by William B. Tubby
confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-2003, SRC-2004, SRC-6479, SRC-6480 - Built in 1912
confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-2002, SRC-2003, SRC-6481, SRC-6479 - Architectural style: Tudor Revival
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-2003, SRC-2004, SRC-2917 - Historic designation: National Register of Historic Places
confidence 80/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-2003, SRC-2002, SRC-6482, SRC-6483, SRC-9323 - Owned by Town of New Canaan
confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-2002, SRC-2003, SRC-6481, SRC-6479
Evidence & sources
- SRC-2002 — Wikipedia — Waveny Park (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2003 — National Register of Historic Places Registration Form — Waveny (Connecticut SHPO) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2004 — Moffly Media — 15 Things You Didn't Know About Waveny House (Tier 3, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2916 — National Park Service — Waveny Park (Places) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2917 — CTvisit (Connecticut Office of Tourism) — Waveny House (Tier 2, official_site; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5902 — Waveny House (official venue site) — Directions (Tier 1, official; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5903 — Historic Barns of Connecticut (Preservation Connecticut) — Waveny Park / Carriage Barn Arts Center (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6479 — Historic Buildings of Connecticut — Waveny House (1912) (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6480 — Wikipedia — William Tubby (Tier 2, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6481 — Town of New Canaan — The Story of Waveny (Tier 2, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6482 — Letter: Waveny Now Listed on National Register of Historic Places | NewCanaanite.com (Tier 3, news; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6483 — Waveny on the National Register | New Canaan Preservation Alliance (Tier 3, organization; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9323 — The Cultural Landscape Foundation (TCLF) — Waveny Park, New Canaan, CT (Tier 2, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Plan Your Visit
Hours: House open during business hours approx 8:00-15:30 (houses the New Canaan Recreation Dept). Surrounding Waveny Park open daily during daylight hours.
Admission: Free to enter; house is a municipal building/event-rental venue (rentals via New Canaan Recreation Dept)
Frequently asked questions
Can you visit Waveny House?
Yes — Waveny House is open to the public. Hours: House open during business hours approx 8:00-15:30 (houses the New Canaan Recreation Dept). Surrounding Waveny Park open daily during daylight hours.. Admission: Free to enter; house is a municipal building/event-rental venue (rentals via New Canaan Recreation Dept).
Who designed Waveny House?
Waveny House was designed by William B. Tubby.
Where is Waveny House located?
Waveny House is located in New Canaan, Connecticut.