National Register of Historic Places

Norwalk City Hall

Norwalk, Fairfield County, Connecticut
Listed
March 23, 1995
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
95000282

About this property

The former Norwalk City Hall, located in South Norwalk was built in 1912. The building has since been added, on March 23, 1995, to the National Register of Historic Places. Norwalk's city hall is now located at 125 East Avenue. After Norwalk's City Hall relocated, the first and second floors of the structure became Norwalk Historical Society Museum, which was operated by the city. As a museum, the building contained archival materials and other items related to Norwalk's culture and history, including documents, items of significance to the history of Norwalk and artwork. In May 2012, the city removed funding for operation of the museum as well for the cost of renting the building, no longer owned by the city, despite the several thousand visitors annually.

Location

41 N. Main St., South Norwalk
Norwalk, Fairfield County, Connecticut
41.10018, -73.41843

Categories

POLITICS/GOVERNMENTARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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

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Nearby Historic Sites

South Main and Washington Streets Historic District (Boundary Increase II)
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South Main and Washington Streets Historic District
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0.1 mi
US Post Office-South Norwalk Main
Industrial
0.2 mi
South Main and Washington Streets Historic District (Boundary Increase)
Listed
0.2 mi
Norwalk River Railroad Bridge
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0.2 mi

Nearby Battles

Burning of Norwalk (1779)
1779Revolutionary War
1.3 mi
Battle of Ridgefield — Compo Hill Landing
1777Revolutionary War
3.4 mi
Raid on Fairfield (1779)
1779Revolutionary War
8.5 mi

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When was Norwalk City Hall listed on the National Register?

Norwalk City Hall was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 23, 1995.

What type of historic resource is Norwalk City Hall?

Norwalk City Hall is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Norwalk City Hall?

The period of significance for Norwalk City Hall is recorded as the industrial era.

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