Connecticut Financial Center

The Connecticut Financial Center is a 26-story skyscraper with a granite exterior and a distinctive pointed tent-like roof structure located in downtown New Haven. The building faces the historic New Haven Green and serves as home to corporate offices and government agencies.

The building was constructed in 1990 on the site of the former Powell Building, which had been New Haven's first tall structure. Its completion represented a shift toward contemporary architectural design in the city's downtown core.

The tower stands between Henry Austin's City Hall and the Post Office, marking the center of New Haven's governmental and financial district.

The building is located on Church Street and is easy to find when navigating New Haven's downtown area. Visitors should note that it functions as a business complex, so access may vary depending on which areas are open to the public.

The roof's distinctive tent-like peak is an architectural feature that many visitors overlook when viewing the building from street level. This unusual cupola shape sets it apart from other contemporary office towers and gives the skyline a memorable profile.

Location: Connecticut

Inception: 1990

Floors above the ground: 26

GPS coordinates: 41.30720,-72.92390

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:06