Thomas Harrison House (Branford, Connecticut)

The Thomas Harrison House is a historic house located at 124 High Street in Branford, Connecticut. It is a well-preserved example of late Georgian architecture, built around 1790. The house is a two-and-a-half story wood frame structure, with a gable roof, clapboard siding, and a central chimney. Its facade is five bays wide, with a central entrance sheltered by a portico supported by slender columns.

The house is significant for its association with Thomas Harrison, a prominent local merchant and shipowner. Harrison was a successful businessman who played an important role in the economic development of Branford during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The house reflects his wealth and social standing.

The interior of the house retains many original features, including period woodwork, flooring, and hardware. It is a valuable example of period craftsmanship and provides insights into the domestic life of a prosperous family in early America.

The Thomas Harrison House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988.