When Richard Boothe laid the foundation for his farmhouse in 1663, he could have never predicted what would become of his property in the 20th century. The 34-acre homestead in Stratford, Connecticut is now home to an unexpected collection of 28 buildings, including a 44-sided blacksmith shop, a miniature lighthouse, and the state’s last remaining highway tollbooth. These curious structures were built by two of Richard’s descendants: brothers David Beach Boothe, born in 1867, and Stephen Nichols Boothe, born in 1869. David and Stephen worked in agriculture, insurance, and real…
