Lucy Ruggles House

The Lucy Ruggles House, located at 262 South Prospect Street in Burlington, Vermont, is a historic Italianate-style residence built in 1857. Originally a summer estate, it features distinctive architectural elements such as paired eaves brackets and a mansard-roofed tower. The house has served as a non-profit senior living facility since 1932, providing affordable housing for teachers. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2005 and has undergone extensive rehabilitation, making it a notable site for tourists and researchers interested in local history and architecture.