Seth Seelye House
Listed as “Seelye, Seth, House” · Also known as Bethel Public Library
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Seth Seelye House
Seth Seelye House, at 189 Greenwood Ave., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Aug 29, 1977: the first place in Bethel to be listed. Only 207 of Connecticut’s 1,629 listings are older. The Register lists it for its commerce and architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Greek Revival, as it does for 298 other Connecticut listings. The listing covers 1 acre.
What it isBethel, Connecticut, listed on the NRHP in Fairfield County, Connecticut. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 125 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 2 landmarks in about 5 minutes
189 Greenwood Ave., Bethel · about 0 miles on foot, as the crow flies
- 1Seth Seelye HouseStart here
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Greenwood Avenue Historic DistrictGreek Revival · next door
2 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Greek Revival style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Greek Revival.
Memories of Seth Seelye House
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Seth Seelye House
Is Seth Seelye House on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Aug 29, 1977 (Register number 77001386).
Is Seth Seelye House a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Connecticut has 64 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Ida Tarbell House, 7.4 miles away.
Can you visit Seth Seelye House?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Seth Seelye House?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 125 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 132354061 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.