National Register of Historic Places

New Britain Public High School Campus

New Britain, Hartford County, Connecticut
Listed
March 23, 2015
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
15000101

About this property

The New Britain Public High School Campus is a historic suite of former school buildings at 50 Bassett Street & 161 South Main Street in New Britain, Connecticut. The campus's oldest building, opened in 1896, was one of the first public high schools in Connecticut, and is a good example of Renaissance Revival architecture. The campus was repeated enlarged during the 20th century with the addition of trade and vocational components, and served the city as a high school until the 1970s, when it was converted to housing. The campus was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2015.

Location

50 Bassett & 161 S. Main Sts.
New Britain, Hartford County, Connecticut
41.66015, -72.78006

Categories

EDUCATIONARCHITECTURE
Sources

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

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When was New Britain Public High School Campus listed on the National Register?

New Britain Public High School Campus was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 23, 2015.

What type of historic resource is New Britain Public High School Campus?

New Britain Public High School Campus is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for New Britain Public High School Campus?

The period of significance for New Britain Public High School Campus is recorded as the industrial era.

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