Westerly Downtown Historic District

Westerly Downtown Historic District is a collection of buildings from the 19th and 20th centuries arranged along several main streets in the town center. The area contains a mix of commercial buildings, offices, and public structures that form the historic core of the community.

The district gained official recognition in the 1980s for its role in preserving the town's heritage and was expanded in later decades. The buildings trace the economic growth of Westerly during the period when manufacturing and trade drove the community forward.

The buildings along these streets show how architectural styles changed over time, with Victorian details mixing alongside early 20th century designs. Walking through the district, you notice how each era left its mark on the storefronts and facades.

The area is walkable and can be explored on foot, with level sidewalks along the main streets making navigation straightforward. It helps to start with a map or guide to understand the different streets and identify buildings of interest as you explore.

A railroad station from the early 20th century with Spanish Colonial style architecture stands at the center of the district. The building once connected multiple rail lines that were vital for trade and linking the region to larger cities.