[2] Around 1867, the home was extensively redesigned by renowned New Haven, Connecticut architect Henry Austin, giving it Renaissance Revival characteristics.

In 1982, the Wallingford Public Library moved from its original location at 60 North Main Street to a newly constructed building on the former Taber property, alongside the Simpson House.

[7] The committee sought to raise donations to keep the Taber house in its current location and use it as a meeting place for local community groups.

In a 7–2 vote, the Town Council rejected the committee's plans, but agreed to consider proposals to move the house to a new location rather than demolish it.

[8] In 1987, a local developer, Thomas Solinsky, purchased the house from the town for one dollar and had it moved to its current location on Scard Road.