Upper Main Street Historic District

Upper Main Street Historic District is a collection of late 19th-century commercial buildings with Italianate and Romanesque architectural styles lining Main Street. The connected masonry structures extend from Maple Street to the opera house, forming a unified historic ensemble.

The district emerged during Ansonia's rapid commercial expansion in the 1870s, when the city became a regional railroad and manufacturing hub. The structures were added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.

The three-story brick buildings showcase sophisticated architectural details in their cornices, while the Ansonia Opera House serves as the area's focal point.

The best time to visit is during the day when building facades are clearly visible and you can see the full layout. Walking along the street is the simplest way to view all the buildings from different angles.

A neo-classical Savings Bank with an elaborate granite facade stands out among the commercial structures and reveals the varied architectural ambitions of the district. Railroad tracks and a flood wall separate the area from the Naugatuck River.

Location: Connecticut

GPS coordinates: 41.34472,-73.07972

Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:29