Jackson House – c. 1857

617 Old Post Road

The corner property on Court Road was purchased by the Bedford Historical Society in 1946 to protect the adjacent Court House. Built by George W. Jackson, this side hall colonial was owned in the 1860’s and 1870’s by the town’s livery stable proprietor, Cyrus K. Saunders, who ran the stage to Bedford Station, now Bedford Hills. The stagecoach lamps that are mounted on the garden addition harken back to those days.

In the 1940’s a small addition was added to the building, creating the side garden and ultimately an additional rental space for the building. The smaller space was once home to “Tea & Treasures,” a shop which served tea and was decorated with antiques for sale.

Numerous alterations had been made to the building to accommodate various tenants. In 1998, the original building underwent extensive structural and cosmetic restoration, thanks to the tenant, Hobbs, Inc. a local builder. The original newel post and banister were uncovered and refinished. Ceiling beams were exposed and a wide-board, hand-hewn cherry floor was installed in the front room. In 2001, the garden addition was renovated to include the cathedral ceiling and in 2006, the two interior spaces were reconnected. Other notable architectural features are the hexagonal attic window, and the original 6 over 6 double-hung windows many of which still have their hand-blown glass panes. The building is still owned and leased by the Bedford Historical Society. The building is currently leased to Brittany Bromley Interiors.