Litchfield Historic District

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Litchfield Historic District
(U.S. National Historic Landmark)
Litchfield Historic District (Connecticut)
Litchfield Historic District
Location: Litchfield, Connecticut
Coordinates: 41°44′50.64″N 73°11′24.54″W / 41.7474, -73.19015Coordinates: 41°44′50.64″N 73°11′24.54″W / 41.7474, -73.19015
Architect: William Sprat
Unknown (increase)
Architectural style(s): Georgian
Greek Revival, Late Victorian (increase)
Designated as NHL: November 24, 1968[1]
Added to NRHP: November 24, 1968
November 29, 1978 (increase)[2]
NRHP Reference#: 68000050
78003456 (increase)
Governing body: Local

Litchfield Historic District, in Litchfield, Connecticut, is a notable example of a typical late 18th century New England town. The district was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1968.[1] This residential district is anchored by the Litchfield meetinghouse (1829) and is predominantly Georgian with clapboarding, gables and hipped roofs.[1]

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b c Litchfield Historic District. National Historic Landmark summary listing. National Park Service. Retrieved on 2007-10-03.
  2. ^ National Register Information System. National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service (2007-01-23).
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