About this property
Coltsville Historic District is a National Historic Landmark District in Hartford, Connecticut. The district encompasses the factory, worker housing, and owner residences associated with Samuel Colt (1814-1862), one of the nation's early innovators in precision manufacturing and the production of firearms. It was the site of important contributions to manufacturing technology made by Colt and the industrial enterprise he created. Coltsville is a cohesive and readily identifiable 260-acre (110 ha) area, part of which was originally listed as the Colt Industrial District on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 2008.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. National Historic Landmark designation, the highest level of federal recognition, is reserved for properties that possess exceptional national significance in the history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture of the United States. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 66000802. It was listed on November 13, 1966.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Armsmear listed on the National Register?
Armsmear was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 13, 1966.
What type of historic resource is Armsmear?
Armsmear is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
Is Armsmear a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Armsmear has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.
What is the period of significance for Armsmear?
The period of significance for Armsmear is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1814.
Can I research the history near Armsmear?
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