New Canaan
Americannoun
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A grandson of a co-founder of Texaco, Mr. Lloyd grew up lonely and introspective on a 400-acre estate in New Canaan, Conn. His father was chilly and remote.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
In New Canaan, Conn., where Philip Johnson’s iconic Glass House is located, two Manhattanites renovated a Midcentury Modern home with a lattice work facade and pyramid skylights.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 26, 2025
Chris Schipper, chair of the New Canaan Conservation Commission and a former president of the land trust, was there that evening.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 29, 2023
Kennedy, a White woman from New Canaan, Conn., wasn’t sure exactly what the night would entail.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 1, 2022
“After all, I thought, they probably come from New Canaan or some other nearby town. They’ll have to unpack the basket sooner or later. Little did I know!”
From "The Cricket in Times Square" by George Selden
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