History
W.T. Grant, the founder of the Grant department stores, bought the land and razed most of the estate. He went on to build an 18-room mansion, designed by Edward Durell Stone, known for his post-modern designs. In 1948, Grant offered the estate to the Archdiocese of Hartford, and in 1949 the Sisters of Mercy took possession of the property, which at that time was comprised of 16 acres. In 1972, the Center was