About this property
The City Hall-Monument District encompasses the city hall complex and central municipal park of New Britain, Connecticut. A prominent part of the city's downtown business district, the city hall is an architecturally distinguished former hotel, while the park includes a substantial Beaux Arts Civil War memorial. The district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.
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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. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 73001957. It was listed on February 28, 1973.
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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 City Hall-Monument District listed on the National Register?
City Hall-Monument District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 28, 1973.
What type of historic resource is City Hall-Monument District?
City Hall-Monument District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for City Hall-Monument District?
The period of significance for City Hall-Monument District is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near City Hall-Monument District?
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