Historic Buildings

James Gallery & Soda Fountain

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places and the Connecticut Freedom Trail, site of James Pharmacy, once operated by Anna L. James, the first licensed African-American woman pharmacist in the state. Historical displays, original artifacts and photographs, 1896 soda fountain.

Plan Your Visit

Getting There & Details

Admission
Free.
Hours
May-Oct., daily 10-10. Nov.-Apr. 10-6.
Address
2 Pennywise Lane
Phone
(860) 395-1229
Website
www.pratthouse.net/jamesgallery.htm
Map
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