Ninth Square Historic District

The Ninth Square Historic District contains 78 structures, primarily brick commercial buildings from the 19th and early 20th centuries, centered around Chapel and Orange Streets.

Named after one of nine squares established by New Haven Colony leaders in 1637, this area near the harbor developed substantial commercial activity due to the Farmington Canal.

The district presents multiple architectural periods spanning from 1820 to 1940, including Greek Revival, Renaissance Revival, Italianate, and Georgian Revival styles throughout its buildings.

The district extends between Church, Court, State, and Crown Streets, featuring three to five-story buildings with continuous facades and direct access from the sidewalk.

The buildings maintain their original decorative elements, including terra cotta treatments, cornices, wooden ornaments, brownstone finishes, and pressed-metal facades.

Location: Connecticut

Architectural style: Greek Revival architecture, Renaissance Revival architecture

Elevation above the sea: 15 m

GPS coordinates: 41.30472,-72.92444

Latest update: March 3, 2025 20:13