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Boarding Stable for horses [about 805 Farmington Ave.] Across the street was Kilby House - salesmen or drummers could get off at depot, stay at Kilby House, rent a horse and wagon, and go around area selling wares. At one time he owned the entire block by Farmington Ave., New Britain Rd., and Main Street. Kilby House was moved a few yards and became part of Town and Country Furniture. The original stable burned down 1914 or 1915.
505 - 507 New Britain Rd., Kensington ca. 1890, probably rental, remained in Kilby family until 1930's.
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