Downtown Main Street Historic District
Downtown Main Street Historic District, Historic district in East Hartford, United States.
The Downtown Main Street Historic District extends along Main Street between Burnside Avenue and Governor Street, featuring commercial and residential buildings from different periods.
Established in the 1670s as a major roadway between Hartford and eastern communities, this area transformed from farmland into an urban center by the late 19th century.
The district includes 31 buildings representing architectural styles from Federal to Gothic Revival, with St. John's Episcopal Church constructed in 1867.
Multiple bus routes connect the district to surrounding areas, while local organizations offer guided walking tours through the historical buildings.
Wells Hall, built in 1832 as a private academy, now functions as the town hall, representing the district's evolving purpose through centuries.
Location: East Hartford
GPS coordinates: 41.77222,-72.64194
Latest update: March 9, 2025 12:23
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