The ABIJAH ROWE HOUSE, located at 208 Salmon Brook Street is the oldest structure left from the original Salmon Brook Settlement. It was probably built by Nehemiah Lee c 1732, sold in 1750 to his son-in-law Peter Rowe, and then to Peter's brother, Abijah Rowe, in 1753.The Rowe brothers were both blacksmiths, and may have made some of the hardware in the house.

After Rowe's death in 1812, his heirs sold the house to Elijah and Joseph Smith in 1813. It remained in the Smith family until 1903, when it was sold to Fred M. Colton. Mr. Colton's daughters, Mildred Colton Allison and Carolyn Colton Avery, presented the Rowe House to the Salmon Brook Historical Society in 1966.

The house has been restored to an early 1800's appearance. Much of the furniture was given by Mary Edwards (Bunce Collection) and is from early Granby. The paneling and corner cupboard in the south parlor are original to the house. The corner cupboard in the north parlor, with round headed treatment exemplifies early 19th century remodeling. The front door is an outstanding original feature of the house. Today, the house is a fine example of an early Granby lifestyle.

The second floor also houses a room with Victorian toys, from a wooden tricycle to an exquisite doll house, along with a charming collection of antique dolls.