National Historic Landmark

Griswold, Florence, House and Museum

Old Lyme, New London County, Connecticut
Listed
April 18, 1993
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
93001604

About this property

The Florence Griswold Museum is an art museum at 96 Lyme Street in Old Lyme, Connecticut whose centerpiece is the former home of Florence Griswold (1850–1937). The house was once the epicenter of the Old Lyme Art Colony whose members (many of whom were Griswold's boarders) played an important role in the development of American Impressionism. The museum is noteworthy for its collection of American Impressionist paintings and a 12-acre site that includes contemporary and historic buildings, gardens, and walking trails.

Location

96 Lyme St.
Old Lyme, New London County, Connecticut
41.32459, -72.32837

Categories

ARCHITECTUREART
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Sources

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When was Griswold, Florence, House and Museum listed on the National Register?

Griswold, Florence, House and Museum was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 18, 1993.

What type of historic resource is Griswold, Florence, House and Museum?

Griswold, Florence, House and Museum is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Griswold, Florence, House and Museum a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Griswold, Florence, House and Museum 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 Griswold, Florence, House and Museum?

The period of significance for Griswold, Florence, House and Museum is recorded as the industrial era.

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