National Register of Historic Places

Rider, John, House

Danbury, Fairfield County, Connecticut
Listed
November 23, 1977
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
77001388

About this property

The John Rider House is located on Main Street (CT 53) in Danbury, Connecticut, United States. It is a wooden frame house dating to the late 18th century. It remained in the Rider family until 1925. In the 1940s it was saved from demolition and restored, the beginning of historic preservation efforts in the city. today it is home to the Danbury Museum and Historical Society. It is the oldest house in the city still in its original location. In 1977 it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Six years later, when the Main Street Historic District was designated and listed on the Register, it was considered a contributing property as the oldest building in the district.

Location

43 Main St.
Danbury, Fairfield County, Connecticut
41.38853, -73.44615

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Sources

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Nearby Battles

Tryon's Raid on Danbury
1777Revolutionary War
0.6 mi
Raid on Danbury
1777Revolutionary War
0.6 mi
Danbury Raid Apr 26 1777
1777Revolutionary War
0.6 mi
Tryon's Connecticut Raids 1777 — Newtown
1777Revolutionary War
5.1 mi

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When was Rider, John, House listed on the National Register?

Rider, John, House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 23, 1977.

What type of historic resource is Rider, John, House?

Rider, John, House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Rider, John, House?

The period of significance for Rider, John, House is recorded as the industrial era.

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