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Stormfield was the mansion built in Redding, Connecticut for author Samuel Clemens, best known as Mark Twain, who lived there from 1908 until his death in 1910. He derived the property's name from the short story "Extract from Captain Stormfield's Visit to Heaven". The building was destroyed in a 1923 fire.
Jan 9, 2024 · In Redding, the historic Stormfield property and replica villa has a new owner, where the author and humorist spent his final few years. The Mark Twain House & Museum/Journal Inquirer Howard estimated that the Mark Twain House & Museum in Hartford gets between 50,000 and 60,000 visitors annually.
- Alexander Soule
- Reporter
- Bridgeport, CT
The story follows Captain Elias Stormfield on his decades long cosmic journey to Heaven; his accidental misplacement after racing a comet; his short-lived interest in singing and playing the harp (generated by his preconceptions of heaven); and the general obsession of souls with the celebrities of Heaven such as Adam, Moses, and Elijah, who ...
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Apr 21, 2015 · Learn about the life and legacy of Samuel Clemens, better known as Mark Twain, who purchased and built a house in Redding, Connecticut, in 1908. Watch a rare film of him visiting his estate in 1909, called "Stormfield", which was inspired by his book Innocents Abroad. Explore the history and attractions of Stormfield and its library.
Apr 18, 2022 · News. Estate where Mark Twain died back for sale in Redding for $3.9M. By Alexander Soule Updated April 20, 2022 4:01 p.m. Mark Twain's home “Stormfield” in Redding is up for sale on 28 acreas for $3.9 million. The original house burned down but was rebuilt on the same foundation. Hearst CT Media file photo.
- Alexander Soule
- Reporter
- Bridgeport, CT
July 2, 1917: Humorist's Daughter Finds Connecticut Place Too Isolated. Stormfield, Mark Twain's old home near Redding, Conn., has been advertised for sale.
build one. “Stormfield” was constantly busy with visitors, and Mr. Clemens began to demand money from each male guest, for the benefit of the library. On the mantel shelf in “Stormfield” was a sign, cajoling each visitor to pay at least one dollar toward the library fund. This sign can still be seen at the Mark Twain Library.