Little Plain Historic District

Little Plain Historic District
DeWitt-Sigourney House
Location 120-156 Broadway and 10-88 Union Street, Norwich, Connecticut
Coordinates 41°31′38″N 72°4′38″W / 41.52722°N 72.07722°W / 41.52722; -72.07722Coordinates: 41°31′38″N 72°4′38″W / 41.52722°N 72.07722°W / 41.52722; -72.07722
Area 38.8 acres (15.7 ha)
Built 1784
Architect Hiscox,James A.; Et al.
Architectural style Greek Revival, Federal, Italianate, Queen Anne
NRHP Reference # 70000718 (original)
86003541[1] (increase)
Significant dates
Added to NRHP October 15, 1970
Boundary increase January 12, 1987

The Little Plain Historic District is a predominantly residential historic district located in Norwich, Connecticut. When originally listed in 1970, it was centered on Little Plain Park, located about half way between modern downtown Norwich and the Norwichtown green, the colonial center of the town. From the late 18th century onward this area became a desirable and fashionable area to live, as it was closer to the growing port area of the city. The area was mostly built out by about 1875, and features a rich concentration of Greek Revival, Gothic Revival and Italianate houses, although older and later styles are also represented.[2] The district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1970 and enlarged in 1987.[1] The 1987 enlargement expanded the district southward along Union Street and Broadway, to abut the Downtown Norwich Historic District, and increased the district's size from 30 acres (12 ha) to 38.8 acres (15.7 ha).[3]

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References

  1. 1 2 Staff (2009-03-13). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. ↑ "NRHP nomination for Little Plain Historic District" (PDF). National Park Service. Retrieved 2015-01-28.
  3. ↑ Dale S. Plummer and John Herzan (May 19, 1986). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Little Plain Historic District(Boundary Increase)" (PDF). National Park Service. and accompanying photos


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