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Castle Sunset is a building located at 54 Talcott Avenue in Rockville, Connecticut.

Castle Sunset is a 3 story Queen Anne style house with an irregular roof line and diamond glazing on the 2nd floor windows. The grounds are on top of a slope and command a nice view of the Connecticut River Valley and are surrounded by an iron fence. A carriage house accompanies the building.

1 Builder

Samuel Brown

2 Original Owner

Castle Sunset was originally owned by Alvah N. Belding.

3 Original Use

Castle Sunset was originally a private dwelling. The third floor was used as a ballroom and is still in its original state with huge chandeliers and paintings on the ceiling.

4 Current Use

Castle Sunset, the grounds, and the carriage house are currently used by the Congregation B'nai Israel as a Synagogue and Jewish School. The carriage house is used as a recreation hall by the congregation.

5 Important Dates

1894 Built 1954 Purchased by Congregation B'nai Israel





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