Downtown New London Historic District
Downtown New London Historic District, Maritime historic district in New London, United States.
The Downtown New London Historic District spans 78 acres along the Thames River waterfront, containing 222 buildings from different architectural periods.
When British forces burned New London in 1781, the subsequent rebuilding created a mix of Federal, Greek Revival, and Italianate structures along Bank Street.
The district includes the New London County Courthouse from 1787, First Church of Christ from 1850, and Lyric Hall from 1898 for community gatherings.
Visitors can explore State Street, Bank Street, and Green Street to view preserved structures dating from the late 18th through early 20th centuries.
The New London Custom House, built in 1833, maintains its status as the oldest operating customs facility in the United States.
Location: New London
Elevation above the sea: 8 m
GPS coordinates: 41.35278,-72.09639
Latest update: March 7, 2025 18:55
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Fort Trumbull
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Gold Star Memorial Bridge
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Groton Monument
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Thames River Bridge
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Garde Arts Center
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New London Customhouse
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Shaw Mansion
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Shaw's Cove Bridge
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