National Register of Historic Places

Preston City Historic District

Preston, New London County, Connecticut
Listed
July 30, 1987
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
87000452

About this property

Preston City is a village and the original town center of the town of Preston, Connecticut, United States. The core of the village around the Junction of Old Northwest Road and Route 164 is designated as the Preston City Historic District, a historic district that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The district is located along Old Shetucket and Amos Roads, which, prior to the 1930s, were major thoroughfares. The historic district was listed on the National Register in 1987. It includes 24 contributing buildings, one other contributing structure, another contributing site, and three contributing objects. It includes representation of Greek Revival, Georgian, and Federal architectural styles. Historically, Preston City was one of three distinct settlements in the town, the others being Poquetanuck and Long Society. The first Congregational church in Preston City was founded in 1698. Preston City prospered in its early years when the town of Preston was an important supplier of agricultural products to the port of Norwich on the Thames River, from which local farm goods were shipped to other ports on the east coast. The period of greatest prosperity was between the American Revolutionary War and circa 1830, and is reflected in the architecture of the homes built by successful local farmers and merchants.

Location

Preston, New London County, Connecticut
41.52745, -71.97452

Categories

EXPLORATION/SETTLEMENTARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

Ashland Mill Bridge
Industrial
0.1 mi
Lester, Timothy, Farmstead
Industrial
3 mi
Long Society Meetinghouse
Industrial
3.2 mi
Brewster Homestead
Colonial
3.2 mi
Fanning, Capt. Thomas, Farmstead
Industrial
3.4 mi

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When was Preston City Historic District listed on the National Register?

Preston City Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 30, 1987.

What type of historic resource is Preston City Historic District?

Preston City Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Preston City Historic District?

The period of significance for Preston City Historic District is recorded as the listed era.

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