Mary and Eliza Freeman Houses — Attraction in Bridgeport

I walk the streets of Bridgeport often. I try to hit every neighborhood as often as I can. Once I heard about these homes, I knew I had to make my way over, but I had to build up my mileage to get there. They're about 3mi from my house, so I had to get strong enough to endure a 6mi walk. I spent most of thr covid pandemic doing just that. I felt so grateful to be able to view these homes. It's a very peaceful and solace space to visit. With the old Bridgeport smokestack looming in the backdrop, it's a real relic of an area. Thr houses are in as good a shape as you worked expect nearly 2 century old homes to be! I understand they're fenced up to protect but I so wished to be able to see and explore them more internally. They are quite a...

The site is fenced off to protect the houses. The rehab of the houses has not begun of September 2024. The size and the structure of the houses that remain are remarkable for 175 years. It can be a jewel once restored. For now, a photo op and imagination of being...

These homes aren't museums and are not for entering. There isn't a designated time to visit or a fee to pay. You can visit and see them from the street. A few years back the place wasn't fenced in and people used to enter them through the rear. The whole inside...