National Historic Landmark

Hill-Stead

Farmington, Hartford County, Connecticut
Listed
July 16, 1991
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
91002056

About this property

Hill–Stead Museum is a Colonial Revival house and art museum set on a large estate at 35 Mountain Road in Farmington, Connecticut. It is best known for its French Impressionist masterpieces, architecture, and stately grounds. The property was designated a National Historic Landmark as a nationally significant example of Colonial Revival architecture, built in 1901 to designs that were the result of a unique collaboration between Theodate Pope Riddle, one of the United States' first female architects, and the renowned firm of McKim, Mead & White. The house was built for Riddle's father, Alfred Atmore Pope, and the art collection it houses was collected by Pope and Riddle.

Location

35 Mountain Rd.
Farmington, Hartford County, Connecticut
41.72205, -72.82049

Categories

ARCHITECTUREART
Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

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When was Hill-Stead listed on the National Register?

Hill-Stead was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 16, 1991.

What type of historic resource is Hill-Stead?

Hill-Stead is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Hill-Stead a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Hill-Stead 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 Hill-Stead?

The period of significance for Hill-Stead is recorded as the industrial era.

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