About Meadowlands (Darien, Connecticut)
Historic Architecture, Architecture, Interesting Places, Manor Houses
Meadowlands, at 274 Middlesex Road in Darien, Connecticut, also known as DCA Meadowlands or the Darien Community Association House, enjoys a long, distinguished history. The original house was owned by Mary and Frank Green, a wholesale grocer from New York City. Green built his expansive home in the Victorian style in 1876 and resided there until 1915. The home was then bought in 1918 by Charles D. Lockwood, one of the founders of the law firm Cummings and Lockwood. Covering 52 plus acres, the property extended from Middlesex Road and Leroy Avenue to West Avenue. The property operated as a farm with cattle, chickens and fruit trees. The house at that time had on the 1st floor a parlor, library, hall, dining room, butler's pantry, china closet, and kitchen; 2nd floor included four bedrooms, all with adjoining baths; and the 3rd floor held one large bedroom and three servants' rooms.