'Turnback Tuesday' features house in Derby covered in wisteria vines

Turnback Tuesday looks at this incredible home at 122 Derby Ave., Derby. 
This picture was taken when the Wisteria plant was in full bloom, circa 1900 - 1905. Wisteria is a native plant to the Eastern United States although some are native to China, Korea and Japan. 
Wisterias climb by twisting their stems around any available support. They can climb as high as 66 feet. The American Wisteria is a host plant for many native butterflies and moths. The plant blooms typically in May and June. According to the back of our photo, the two ladies on the porch are Aunt Gerdy Viets and Grandma Mollie.


Thanks as always to the Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week.