Strickland Road Historic District, historic district in Connecticut, United States
The Strickland Road Historic District is a small residential neighborhood in Cos Cob, Connecticut, containing 28 historic buildings constructed from roughly 1740 to 1934. The homes display different architectural styles, including wood-frame structures, Tudor Revival, and Colonial Revival, with buildings ranging from one to three stories tall.
The area was founded in the 17th century as a fishing and trading spot and later developed into a port called Lower Landing with homes of ship captains and merchants. Decline came in the late 1800s when transportation shifted from boats to trains, transforming the area into a quiet residential neighborhood.
The name Strickland Road refers to the street running through the neighborhood where historic homes cluster together. Visitors can see how the buildings and their arrangement reflect the daily lives of generations, from ship captains to craftspeople who built their homes here.
The neighborhood consists of tree-lined residential streets inviting visitors to walk at their own pace and observe the different architectural styles. The Mill Pond within the district creates a peaceful setting and provides a pleasant spot to pause while viewing the surroundings.
Painter Childe Hassam, a noted American artist, created works inspired by this region and shared the area's story through his paintings. His artworks continue to help visitors understand the artistic significance of the neighborhood and reveal connections between local history and the art world.
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