About this property
The Fairfield Avenue Historic District encompasses most of a portion of Fairfield Avenue in Southern Hartford, Connecticut. Extending from Trinity College in the north to Cedar Hill Cemetery in the south, the streetscape typifies the city's development between about 1890 and 1930, a period of growth along the road fueled by the rise of streetcars. The district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984.
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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 11000435. It was listed on July 18, 2011.
Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Fairfield Avenue Historic District listed on the National Register?
Fairfield Avenue Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 18, 2011.
What type of historic resource is Fairfield Avenue Historic District?
Fairfield Avenue Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Fairfield Avenue Historic District?
The period of significance for Fairfield Avenue Historic District is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1890.
Can I research the history near Fairfield Avenue Historic District?
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