Mystic Bridge Historic District

The district covers 155 acres along the Mystic River, featuring numerous 19th-century buildings, shipyards, and a bascule bridge from 1924.

The Greenman brothers established a major shipyard on the eastern shore during the 1840s, creating a thriving maritime industrial center called Greenmanville.

The architectural styles within the district include Greek Revival, Italianate, and Queen Anne designs, representing the evolution of New England maritime communities.

The district contains over 400 structures, including residential homes, commercial buildings, churches, and the Mystic Seaport Museum complex.

The original wooden bridge connecting both sides of Mystic required oxen to open it for passing ships until its replacement in 1924.

Location: Stonington

Elevation above the sea: 3 m

GPS coordinates: 41.35694,-71.96417

Latest update: March 7, 2025 12:36