1855
1855 | Seven Gables Home Built
Built in 1855, the home was fashioned in the Gothic Revival style, and at the time featured seven gables. It was situated on a 40-acre farm at the edge of town.
1890
1890 | Sold to the Smith/Wyckoff family
The residence was sold to the Smith / Wyckoff family. A rear addition and large barn were built.
1916
1916 | Sold to Mr. and Mrs. Hayner
The house was sold to Mr. and Mrs. Hayner.
1940
1940 | The Stamford Furniture Mart
The large barn in rear of the house was renovated and turned into The Stamford Furniture Mart.
1964
1964 | Sold and Converted into an Apartment House
The residence was sold to Charles Kipp, who converted it into an apartment house.
1964
1964 | Kipp Oil Service Opened in the Barn
Furniture Mart was closed, and Kipp Oil Service was opened in the barn.
1970
1970 | Tom Wickham Purchased the Property
Property and oil business were purchased by Tom Wickham.
1990
1990 | Mr. and Mrs. Teller Buy the Property
Mr. and Mrs. Teller purchased the property. The oil business was closed, and the barn rented to beautician. The house was converted into a ski sales shop.
1990
1990 | House Abandoned
The ski shop closed the same year and the house was abandoned and left to deteriorate. Since the home had fallen into such disrepair, there was talk of razing it in a controlled burn. George Eimigh, Stamford's Fire Chief, had known the Hayner’s as a small boy and loved the house. He rejected the request to burn it down in hopes that someone would save the house.
2003
2003 | Property Purchased by Jim and Jean Kopp
The property was purchased by Jim and Jean Kopp.
2005
2005 | Renovations Completed
With renovations completed, the Kopp’s moved in and opened the Stamford Gables Bed and Breakfast. Jean Kopp began her journey as innkeeper.
2009
2009 | Skylands Supply Opens
The barn was renovated and turned into Skylands Supply, a lumber yard and hardware store.
2019
2019 | The Stamford Carriage House to Open
The barn will be converted into a carriage house, featuring three new rooms.
