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In the early 20th century, Miss Florence Griswold's boardinghouse housed a number of young American impressionist artists, who lived and painted in the house, sometimes on the house doors and walls. Some of the more well-known artists who lived here include Henry Ward Ranger, Childe Hassam, Edward Charles Volkertand Willard Metcalf.
The house became the core of what is known as the Lyme Art Colony, the most famous American summer art colony and the home of American Impressionism. Today, Miss Griswold's house is a museum known for its collection of American Impressionist paintings. The most significant collection at the Florence Griswold Museum is the Hartford Steam Boiler Collection which includes 157 oils, 31 paper works and two sculptures.
96 Lyme St, Old Lyme, Connecticut 06371, Phone: 860-434-5542, Map
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