Historic Victorian Home

Bristol, Connecticut

This beautiful victorian in Bristol received a complete multi-color repaint. This required a good deal of prep and a hydraulic lift to get to every bit of the work space. The prep work involved scraping, wood replacement, priming, and sanding to make sure it was 100% ready to receive a fresh coat of paint. Take a look at a few of our “during” photos to give you an idea of the scale of this residential repainting project.

The history of 174 Summer Street in Bristol, CT is that of the Miles Lewis Peck House, a historic home built in the Queen Anne style with Gothic features. It is part of the Federal Hill Historic District which is known for its high-quality 19th and early 20th-century residential architecture. The house is notable for its preserved architectural details, including high ceilings, stained glass, and walnut paneling.

  • Architectural Style: The house is a historic example of Queen Anne style architecture with Gothic features.
  • Historic District: It is located within the Federal Hill Historic District, an area recognized for its impressive 19th and early 20th-century homes.
  • Original Features: The home retains many original details such as high ceilings, stained glass windows, walnut paneling, and inlaid wooden floors.
  • Recent Improvements: Recent renovations have included repairing the chimneys, installing central air conditioning, reconstructing the front porch, and full exterior painting.
  • Builder/Owner: The house is known as the Miles Lewis Peck House, indicating its historical connection to the Peck family.

Miles Lewis Peck was the president of the Bristol Savings Bank. His 1881 house, on Summer Street in Bristol, was designed by his brother, the Waterbury architect Theodore Peck. The house was built in the Queen Anne style, with decorated barge boards in the Gothic Revival mode.