Picture Somers - Then And Now

SOMERS, CT — Our periodic look at Somers history brings us back to the amazing photo book, Images of America: Somers, compiled in 2001 by Jeanne Kenyon DeBell for the Somers Historical Society. On page 39 is an undated photo of a nearly 3,000 square-foot Greek Revival Italianate house built in 1866 on what was then Gowdy Road.

The book describes the home as "a stately mansion composed of the best materials, finished without and within by the best workmen." It was owned by Myron Gowdy, then sold in 1899 to his nephew Louis, who served as a state representative.

Now listed with the address of 214 Maple Street, the farmhouse is still a private residence. Here is a more contemporary look, courtesy of the Somers town assessor's office.

Do you have a photo of an old Somers business which no longer exists, to which you own the rights and which we could feature in this column? Email tim.jensen@patch.com.

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