Dr. Frederic Shepard Dennis hired architect Alfredo Taylor to design this pavilion (1909) at the top of his property, now known as Dennis Hill State Park. A place to entertain guests, the pavilion had leaded glass windows, a hardwood floor, and a balcony with carved chestnut boards. The photograph was taken by Marie Kendall about 1910, and the blur in the center is the chandelier, which moved during the long exposure. An attractive assortment of wicker furniture graced the circular central living area, and a pipe organ on the balcony can be seen behind the chandelier. Although the pavilion was for private use, Dr. Dennis allowed public access to the road for excursions to the summit. The property was gifted to the State of Connecticut upon his death in 1934. The bungalow now stands windowless and empty, a mere shell of its former self, and trees mask the view, which was said to extend all the way to Long Island Sound.
