Downtown in Hartford in Capitol Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Chapman-Taft House
Photographed by Michael Herrick, February 1, 2012
1. Chapman-Taft House Marker
Chapman-Taft House
Erected by Charles & Sarah Chapman
in 1861. Bought in 1873
by Dr. Cincinnatus A. Taft leading
Hartford physician & Mark Twain's
family doctor. Members of the
Taft family resided here
for nearly forty years.
Restored in 1979 by
Raynald B. Cantin, Esq
Park level created 1982
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1861.
Location. 41° 45.818′ N, 72° 40.772′ W. Marker is in Hartford in Capitol Region, Connecticut. It is in Downtown. It is at the intersection of Elm Street and Clinton Street, on the right when traveling east on Elm Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 97 Elm Street, Hartford CT 06106, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Connecticut River Valley and in the Knowledge Corridor. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once Hartford County and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Park History (within shouting distance of this marker); Scion of the Charter Oak (within shouting distance of this marker); Spanish War Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Spirit of Victory (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Confucius (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Park History
this page online
Regarding Chapman-Taft House. The Chapman-Taft House is the home of Cantin & Associates law firm.
It is the last of three surviving brownstone buildings on Bushnell Park. Originally lined with brownstones, the location was a popular location for fine homes in downtown Hartford.
The building was purchased by Attorney Raynald B. Cantin in 1978 and restored in 1979. Original and period details, lost to the years, were replaced so that the home is again a showpiece of Hartfords architectural history.
Photographed by Michael Herrick, February 1, 2012
2. Chapman-Taft House
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 5, 2012, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 868 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 5, 2012, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
