The house was once occupied by Noah Webster of dictionary 'fame'. [=Noah Webster, who was famous for his dictionary]
He was elected as a member of the Baseball 'Hall of Fame'.
achieving/earning/winning international/worldwide 'fame'
(..) meet the famous shield-maiden, Queen Lagertha, and the sons of Ragnar Lothbrok. Ragnar and I were simple farmers. I had no idea our fame had spread so far. Are you joking? It is almost tiresome to hear the poets talk of all your exploits. I'm sorry it was tiresome. (..)2017 TvShow: Vikings Title: The Great Army Season: 4 Episode 17
(..) I won't forget anything. You should have killed him when you had the chance. Why would you say that? Because I have a bad feeling that he will reach more fame than any of you. Husband. Gisla. Husband. You came back to us. (..)2017 TvShow: Vikings Title: The Great Army Season: 4 Episode 17