Upper State Street Historic District

The Upper State Street Historic District spans 23 acres, featuring 91 major structures built between 1848 and 1945 along State Street in New Haven.

The area transformed from meadow pastures in the 1630s to a commercial center after 1850, following the industrialization and expansion of New Haven.

The district contains diverse architectural styles, including Greek Revival, Italianate, Second Empire, Queen Anne, Romanesque, Gothic Revival, and Classical Revival buildings.

The buildings maintain their original two to three-story configurations, positioned near the street on narrow lots, with many preserved historical storefronts.

The district connects to Interstate 91 through multiple side streets, rising ten feet toward the north and west before dropping at the northeastern Mill River corner.

Location: Connecticut

Architectural style: Greek Revival architecture

Elevation above the sea: 10 m

GPS coordinates: 41.31472,-72.91139

Latest update: March 5, 2025 18:48