About this property
The Colt Armory is a historic factory complex for the manufacture of firearms, created by Samuel Colt. It is located in Hartford, Connecticut along the Connecticut River, and as of 2008 is part of the Coltsville Historic District, named a National Historic Landmark District. It is slated to become part of Coltsville National Historical Park, now undergoing planning by the National Park Service.
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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 01000884. It was listed on March 25, 2003.
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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 Colt Industrial District (Boundary Increase) listed on the National Register?
Colt Industrial District (Boundary Increase) was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 25, 2003.
What type of historic resource is Colt Industrial District (Boundary Increase)?
Colt Industrial District (Boundary Increase) is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Colt Industrial District (Boundary Increase)?
The period of significance for Colt Industrial District (Boundary Increase) is recorded as the industrial era.
Can I research the history near Colt Industrial District (Boundary Increase)?
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