“Thanks, but I’m around the corner. At Gallowglass’s condo,” Miriam replied.
“What condo?” Matthew frowned.
“The one he bought on Wooster Square. Some converted church. It’s very nice—a bit too Danish in decor, but far preferable to Marcus’s dark-and-gloomy period.” Miriam looked at Matthew sharply. ”
~ The Book of Life
As Deb has frequently said, if she doesn’t have to make up things, she doesn’t! … And so she didn’t … in the case of Gallowglass’ living quarters he calls home in New Haven. The inspiration for his condo is The Gables at Wooster Square, the former St. Casimir’s Church on Greene Street.
The Gables at Wooster Square |
☞ Side note: While you may know the term “quatrefoil,” let us indulge in its rich history: Popular in both the Gothic and Renaissance periods, it was often seen as tracery on a ceiling. It has strong symbolic roots. The quatrefoil is an ancient symbol of good luck, and since it is readily dividable into equal portions, it is said to also symbolize harmony, symmetry and proportion. In Christianity, the four leaves represent the four gospel authors in the Bible: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. (cite: Décor Arts)
Gables entrance with quatrefoil wood carving |
These elements above are very typical of an ecclesiastical structure, but let’s get to the inside. Was it Danish in décor? Based on the two units we saw, the Daemons say yes - very Danish - mostly!
"Inside the house pools of lamplight cast a warm glow over a few personal belongings. Otherwise it was sparsely decorated with Danish Modern furniture made from blond wood accented with occasional antiques and splashes of bold color."
~ The Book of Life
Danish décor is known for its neutral colors, wood flooring, light wood, and an abundance of light on the aesthetic end, as well as its minimalist design and functionality on the practicality end.
Interior of condo |
Interior of condo – complete with a Yale chest ;) |
As they say in real estate, location is everything, and thus the name – The Gables at Wooster Square - as it is across the street from the historic Wooster Square. (Kind of a no-brainer on the name, right?)
Exit these beautiful doors….
Gables exit with a church-like stained glass replica holdover |
Wooster Square |
We grabbed a couple of copies of the real estate flyers! See/download the flyers for each of the units that we toured:
Unit 3
Unit 10
To see our full gallery of photos from The Gables at Wooster Square (aka Gallowglass’ condo), visit us on Flickr - here!
Until next time friends, #FeedYourDaemons…

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