Whitney Avenue Historic District

The Whitney Avenue Historic District spans 203 acres featuring 1,084 buildings that display Queen Anne, Shingle, Colonial Revival, and Tudor Revival architectural styles.

Whitney Avenue originated as a road to Hartford in 1789 and transformed into a residential area after the Civil War, attracting professionals from Orange Street.

The district contains numerous mansions and smaller homes that illustrate the evolution of architectural preferences through multiple decorative elements and building materials.

The district extends between Burns Street, Livingston Street, Cold Spring Street, Orange Street, Bradley Street, and Whitney Avenue, adjacent to Yale University facilities.

Local properties maintain original design features, including intricate woodwork, stained glass windows, and decorative facades representing late 19th-century residential architecture.

Location: New Haven

Elevation above the sea: 17 m

GPS coordinates: 41.32306,-72.91472

Latest update: March 3, 2025 10:05