Edward Rowland House

The Edward Rowland House is a 2 and ½ storey home situated on the corner of Academy and Greene Streets, across from Wooster Square Park. It features Italianate architecture dating to the mid-19th century, including a double bow front in green with gold detailing. Once the home of a prominent New Haven grocer, real estate developer, and Assistant U.S. Assessor, the Edward Rowland house has since been separated into six units and still serves the area as a residential home. The history of this house is particularly engaging as it has changed hands so many times, and is one of the many homes in Wooster Square that holds the stories of Italian-Americans moving to the area in the early 20th century. The house blends in wonderfully with the rest of Wooster Square’s historic architecture, though it stands out in its own way due to its eye-catching color choice and unique facade.