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Downtown New London Historic District

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Downtown New London Historic District
State Street: City Hall and J.N. Harris Building (aka Lena Building)
LocationRoughly bounded by State, Bank, Tilley and Washington Sts. (original); along Huntington, Washington and Jay Sts.; SW corner of Meridan and Gov. Winthrop Blvd.; along Bank and Sparyard Sts. (boundary increase)
New London, Connecticut
Coordinates41°21′10″N 72°5′47″W / 41.35278°N 72.09639°W / 41.35278; -72.09639
Area60 acres (24 ha) (original)
18 acres (7.3 ha) (increase)
Architectmultiple
Architectural stylemultiple
NRHP reference No.79002665[1] (original)
88000070 (increase)
Significant dates
Added to NRHPApril 13, 1979
Boundary increaseFebruary 18, 1988

The Downtown New London Historic District, also known as the Waterfront Historic District,[2] refers to 78 acres (32 ha) with 222 contributing buildings along the waterfront of New London, Connecticut. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) in 1979, with 190 buildings and 60 acres (24 ha). The district was expanded in 1988, adding 18 acres (7.3 ha) and 33 buildings.[1]

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Hi. I'm David Hill with New York Habitat. Today we are going to take you for a tour of the financial district of London, known quite simply as 'The City'. The City of London is just a small part of modern day London. 'The City' as we know it constitutes the ancient City that was established nearly 2000 years ago. The CITY boundaries roughly mirror those of the ancient town which remained largely unaltered until the 18th century and the beginnings of the industrial revolution. The City is also known as 'the Square Mile' as it covers approximately 1 square mile of central London. Its original city gates no longer stand but their names remain: Bishopsgate, Aldgate, Moorgate, and Newgate. With the River Thames as its southern border and the Tower of London guarding the river, The City became a well protected and well connected trading port in Roman times. Standing guard over the City of London since 1066 and the successful invasion of William the Conqueror, the Tower of London stands as a powerful reminder of its turbulent past as a fortress, a state prison and a place of execution. Today the Tower of London is a wonderful attraction housing Royal Armour, the Crown Jewels, and home to the Tower Ravens. Legend has it that should the ravens leave the tower and the country will fall! Leadenhall Market dates back to the 14th century. Once a meat and poultry market it was redesigned in the 1880s by Sir Horace Jones and the domed roof, cobbled walkways and wonderful decorations make it the attraction it is today. If you look closely you can still see the original wrought iron hooks where produce was displayed in Victorian London. The River Thames runs through the heart of London and London would not be the City it is today without it. The river has less impact on London's economy today but there are several riverboat services and sightseeing tours showing some wonderful riverside attractions! The City of London is arguably the financial capital of the world although New York may have something to say about that! More than 500 banks have offices here at the Bank of England. Predominantly serving the financial sector there are over 300,000 people working within the City boundaries. The City is the financial and legal centre of London. If you are here on business then why not consider one of New York Habitat's serviced apartments here in the heart of the City. We have a range of apartments available from 1 day to 1 year throughout the area. It was in The City, on Pudding Lane that the Great Fire of London started in 1666. The Monument behind us, designed by Christopher Wren, stands as a lasting memory of the great fire which destroyed the medieval city. St Pauls Cathedral is one of London's most recognised landmarks. Victim of the great fire, St Paul's was rebuilt in the 1600s and is the final resting place of some of England's greatest figures including Sir Winston Churchill, Lord Nelson, and the Duke of Wellington. The City boasts some wonderful historic sites. In contrast there is some wonderfully innovative contemporary architecture: No1 Poultry; The Lloyds Building known also as the inside-out building; and 30 St Mary Axe known by all Londoners as The Gherkin. The City highlights the rich culture of London, both ancient and modern. Well, we have come to the end of our video tour of the CITY here in London. If you know of any fun spots to visit, make sure you leave a comment in the comment section below. And if you're coming to London, be sure to visit our website at nyhabitat.com and book a vacation rental or furnished apartment with New York Habitat. You'll find furnished apartments all over London. I'm David Hill with New York Habitat. Thanks for watching our video tour of the CITY and we hope to see you soon in the exciting City of London!

History and description

Bank Street

Bank Street is so named because it sits atop the bank of the Thames River.[3] It is one of New London's oldest sections and was once dominated by fishing wharves and tall ships. Benedict Arnold led British forces through New London in 1781, burning much of the city to the ground during the American Revolutionary War. The waterfront was subsequently rebuilt and the roadway was raised to accommodate additional development and larger ships.

The bank itself is now home to a number of restaurants, cafes, and boutiques and is dotted with a handful of 18th-century structures, including:

  • the Shaw Mansion, built in 1753, which served as Connecticut Navy Headquarters during the American Revolution
  • Bukeley House, built in 1796; the original owner of this house served with John Paul Jones

Bank Street also includes 19th-century buildings, including:

  • New London Customhouse, built in 1833, the oldest such building continuously operated in the United States
  • the Brown House at 258 Bank Street at the intersection of Tilley Street, built in 1833 in the Federal/Greek Revival style for Benjamin Brown, using the same materials as the Custom House including granite quarried from the ledge behind the house[4]
  • the site of the events surrounding the slave ship La Amistad

State Street

State Street runs east-west through the District from Huntington Street to Water Street and is lined with 19th-century buildings. Notable exceptions are the 1787 New London County Courthouse at the head of State Street, which was separately designated to the NRHP and is not part of the District,[3] and the 1740 Timothy Green printing studio off State and Green Streets. At one time the 1774 Nathan Hale School House was located on State Street,[3] but it has been moved to Atlantic Street north of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument.[5]

State Street is also the location of a number of notable buildings, such as:

Green Street is also part of the downtown historic area, just off State. It was laid out officially in 1787, and many of the buildings in this neighborhood date from 1760-1792 and survived the torch of Benedict Arnold. Eugene O'Neill's favorite watering spot was Dutch's Tavern, better known as The Dutch and housed in a 1760 building. The home at 79 Green dates to around 1801 and is known as The Richard Douglass House;[10] Douglass was a veteran of the American Revolution, and the house is still a private residence.

Also in the immediate area is the Starr Street District, a group of row houses built in the first two decades of the 1800s. The New London Railroad Station is also within the physical confines of the district, but not part of it; it is separately listed on the NRHP like the Courthouse, Customhouse, and Public Library.[1]

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See also

References

Notes

  1. ^ a b c "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. ^ "National Register Historic Districts" on the New London Landmarks website
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h "Downtown New London Historic District" on the Living Places website
  4. ^ "Heritage Trail Plaque - 258 Bank St, 1833"
  5. ^ Google Maps
  6. ^ a b c d e "Architects and Architecture" Archived 2013-10-21 at the Wayback Machine on the New London Landmarks website
  7. ^ Sobol, Evan (January 25, 2024). "Crews respond to church collapse in New London". WFSB. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
  8. ^ "Fill The Spot: Bank of America" New London Patch (August 21, 2012)
  9. ^ "Downtown New London Historic District". Living Places. Retrieved October 22, 2020.
  10. ^ "The Richard Douglass House"

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