Historic places in Windsor, Connecticut

Windsor in Hartford County has 41 properties on the National Register of Historic Places: 38 buildings, 2 districts, 1 structure. The first was listed in 1970 and the most recent in 1999. The most common areas of significance here are architecture, industry, exploration/settlement. 1 is a National Historic Landmark: Ellsworth, Oliver, Homestead.

Every National Register listing in Windsor

  1. Ellsworth, Oliver, Homestead (also Elmwood)

    Listed October 6, 1970 · Building · National Historic Landmark (December 20, 1989) · National, State significance · Access information not verified

    LawPolitics/GovernmentArchitecture

    Built in 1781, it was the home of the American lawyer and politician Oliver Ellsworth until his death in 1807, and was designated a National Historic Landmark because of this association. [Wikipedia]

    Town-level location only · NPS record #70000707

  2. Allyn, Capt. Benjamin, II, House (also Allyn,Capt. Thomas,House)

    Listed June 26, 1979 · Building · State significance · Access information not verified

    Architecture

    Built in the mid-18th century or possibly earlier, it is a well-preserved example of a Colonial era brick house. [Wikipedia]

    Town-level location only · NPS record #79002633

  3. Barber, Giles, House

    Listed September 15, 1988 · Building · State significance · Access information not verified

    IndustryArchitecture

    Built about 1825, it is a well-preserved local example of a transitional Federal-Greek Revival brick house. [Wikipedia]

    Town-level location only · NPS record #88001498

  4. Bissell Tavern-Bissell's Stage House (also Bissell,Ebenezer Fitch,House)

    Listed August 23, 1985 · Building · Local significance · Access information not verified

    CommerceArchitecture

    Now a private residence, it was built in 1796, and served in the 19th century as a stagecoach stop along the main route between Springfield, Massachusetts and Hartford, Connecticut. [Wikipedia]

    Town-level location only · NPS record #85001825

  5. Broad Street Green Historic District

    Listed December 30, 1999 · District · Local significance · Access information not verified

    Landscape ArchitectureSocial HistoryIndustryArchitecture

    The Broad Street Green Historic District encompasses the historic late-19th century town center of Windsor, Connecticut. [Wikipedia]

    Rougly along Broad St., from Batchelder Rd. to Union St. · NPS record #99001613

  6. Case, Benomi, House

    Listed September 15, 1988 · Building · State significance · Access information not verified

    IndustryArchitecture

    Built in 1834, it is one of the town's finest examples of Greek Revival architecture in brick. [Wikipedia]

    Town-level location only · NPS record #88001497

  7. Chaffee, Hezekiah, House

    Listed July 31, 1972 · Building · Local significance · Access information not verified

    Architecture

    Built about 1765, it is one of Windsor's largest and most elaborate Georgian brick houses. [Wikipedia]

    Town-level location only · NPS record #72001336

  8. Chapman, Taylor, House (also See Also:Palisado Avenue Historic District)

    Listed September 15, 1988 · Building · State significance · Access information not verified

    IndustryArchitecture

    Built in 1764, it is a well-preserved example of Georgian architecture executed in brick. [Wikipedia]

    Town-level location only · NPS record #88001492

  9. Ellsworth, Horace H., House (also See Also:Palisado Avenue Historic District)

    Listed September 15, 1988 · Building · State significance · Access information not verified

    IndustryArchitecture

    It was built in 1872 for one of Windsor's leading citizens, and is a fine example of Italianate architecture executed in brick. [Wikipedia]

    Town-level location only · NPS record #88001489

  10. Farmington River Railroad Bridge

    Listed August 25, 1972 · Structure · State significance · Access information not verified

    EngineeringTransportation

    The Farmington River Railroad Bridge spans the Farmington River in Windsor, Connecticut, just west of Palisado Avenue and north of Pleasant Street. [Wikipedia]

    Spans Farmington River and Pleasant St. W of Palisado Ave. · NPS record #72001334

  11. First Church Parsonage (also See Also:Palisado Avenue Historic District)

    Listed September 15, 1988 · Building · State significance · Access information not verified

    IndustryArchitecture

    The First Church Parsonage is a historic parsonage house at 160 Palisado Avenue in Windsor, Connecticut. [Wikipedia]

    160 Palisado Ave. · NPS record #88001488

  12. Fitch, John, School (also John Fitch High School)

    Listed December 2, 1986 · Building · Local significance · Access information not verified

    Architecture

    The John Fitch School is a historic former school building at 156 Bloomfield Avenue in Windsor, Connecticut, United States. [Wikipedia]

    156 Bloomfield Ave. · NPS record #86003326

  13. Former Fire Station (also The Frame Shop)

    Listed September 15, 1988 · Building · State significance · Access information not verified

    IndustryArchitecture

    The building at 14 Maple Avenue in Windsor, Connecticut, United States, is a Former Fire Station of the town. [Wikipedia]

    14 Maple Ave. · NPS record #88001485

  14. Grace Church Rectory

    Listed September 15, 1988 · Building · State significance · Access information not verified

    IndustryArchitecture

    The former Grace Church Rectory is a historic church rectory and house at 301 Broad Street in Windsor, Connecticut. [Wikipedia]

    301 Broad St. · NPS record #88001477

  15. Hartford & New Haven Railroad Depot

    Listed September 15, 1988 · Building · State significance · Access information not verified

    IndustryArchitecture

    Windsor station is a historic railroad station on Amtrak's New Haven–Springfield Line, located in downtown Windsor, Connecticut. [Wikipedia]

    Central St. · NPS record #88001479

  16. Hartford & New Haven Railroad-Freight Depot (also Freight Depot)

    Listed September 15, 1988 · Building · State significance · Access information not verified

    IndustryArchitecture

    The Hartford & New Haven Railroad Freight Depot is a historic building at 40 Mechanic Street in downtown Windsor, Connecticut, across the street from the equally historic Hartford & New Haven Railroad Depot. [Wikipedia]

    40 Central St. · NPS record #88001505

  17. Harvey, William H., House

    Listed September 15, 1988 · Building · State significance · Access information not verified

    IndustryArchitecture

    Built in 1868, it is a good local example of Italianate architecture, executed in brick. [Wikipedia]

    Town-level location only · NPS record #88001503

  18. Hathaways Store

    Listed September 15, 1988 · Building · State significance · Access information not verified

    IndustryArchitecture

    Hathaways Store is a historic formerly commercial building at 32 East Street in Windsor, Connecticut. [Wikipedia]

    32 East St. · NPS record #88001482

  19. Hayden, Capt. Nathaniel, House

    Listed September 15, 1988 · Building · State significance · Access information not verified

    IndustryArchitecture

    Built in 1763, it is an excellent local example of Colonial brick architecture. [Wikipedia]

    Town-level location only · NPS record #88001483

  20. House at 111 Maple Avenue

    Listed September 15, 1988 · Building · State significance · Access information not verified

    IndustryArchitecture

    Built about 1871, it is a good local example of Italianate architecture, with lingering Greek Revival touches. [Wikipedia]

    Town-level location only · NPS record #88001486

  21. House at 130 Hayden Station Road

    Listed September 15, 1988 · Building · State significance · Access information not verified

    IndustryArchitecture

    Built in 1760 next to the Capt. [Wikipedia]

    Town-level location only · NPS record #88001484

  22. House at 44 Court Street

    Listed September 15, 1988 · Building · State significance · Access information not verified

    IndustryArchitecture

    Built in 1876, it is one a few buildings of this type left in the town. [Wikipedia]

    Town-level location only · NPS record #88001480

  23. House at 736 Palisado Avenue

    Listed September 15, 1988 · Building · State significance · Access information not verified

    IndustryArchitecture

    Built about 1865, it is a distinctive surviving example of the style in brick, with a mansard roof and turret. [Wikipedia]

    Town-level location only · NPS record #88001494

  24. Loomis, Capt. James, House

    Listed September 15, 1988 · Building · State significance · Access information not verified

    IndustryArchitecture

    The Capt. [Wikipedia]

    Town-level location only · NPS record #88001499

  25. Loomis, Col. James, House (also Connecticut Bank &; Trust Company)

    Listed September 15, 1988 · Building · State significance · Access information not verified

    IndustryArchitecture

    Built in 1822 for a prominent local family, it is a good local example of Federal architecture executed in brick. [Wikipedia]

    Town-level location only · NPS record #88001476

  26. Loomis, George G., House

    Listed September 15, 1988 · Building · State significance · Access information not verified

    IndustryArchitecture

    Built about 1856, it is a good local example of transitional Greek Revival-Italianate architecture executed in brick. [Wikipedia]

    Town-level location only · NPS record #88001500

  27. Loomis, Gordon, House

    Listed September 15, 1988 · Building · State significance · Access information not verified

    IndustryArchitecture

    Built in 1835, it is a good local example of transitional Federal-Greek Revival architecture executed in brick. [Wikipedia]

    Town-level location only · NPS record #88001501

  28. Loomis, Ira, Jr., House

    Listed September 15, 1988 · Building · State significance · Access information not verified

    IndustryArchitecture

    The Ira Loomis Jr. [Wikipedia]

    Town-level location only · NPS record #88001502

  29. Magill, Henry, House (also See Also:Palisado Avenue Historic District)

    Listed September 15, 1988 · Building · State significance · Access information not verified

    IndustryArchitecture

    Built in 1861, it is a well-preserved and locally rare example of Second Empire architecture executed in brick. [Wikipedia]

    Town-level location only · NPS record #88001491

  30. Mills, Elijah, House

    Listed August 23, 1985 · Building · Local significance · Access information not verified

    Architecture

    Built in 1822, it is a well-preserved local example of a Federal period brick house. [Wikipedia]

    Town-level location only · NPS record #85001829

  31. Mills, Oliver W., House

    Listed February 19, 1982 · Building · Local significance · Access information not verified

    IndustryArchitecture

    Built in 1824, it is a well-preserved local example of a Federal period brick house. [Wikipedia]

    Town-level location only · NPS record #82004443

  32. Mills, Timothy Dwight, House

    Listed September 15, 1988 · Building · State significance · Access information not verified

    IndustryArchitecture

    Built about 1833, it is a well-preserved local example of transitional Federal/Greek Revival architecture executed in brick. [Wikipedia]

    Town-level location only · NPS record #88001481

  33. Moore, Deacon John, House

    Listed July 29, 1977 · Building · State significance · Access information not verified

    Exploration/SettlementArchitecture

    The oldest portion of the house was built in 1664, making it one of the oldest houses in the state. [Wikipedia]

    Town-level location only · NPS record #77001416

  34. Moore, Edward and Ann, House

    Listed September 15, 1988 · Building · State significance · Access information not verified

    IndustryArchitecture

    Built in 1806, it is a good example of Federal style residential architecture executed in brick. [Wikipedia]

    Town-level location only · NPS record #88001478

  35. Murphy, Patrick, House (also See Also:Palisado Avenue Historic District)

    Listed September 15, 1988 · Building · State significance · Access information not verified

    IndustryArchitecture

    Built about 1873, it is a good example of Italianate architecture executed in brick. [Wikipedia]

    Town-level location only · NPS record #88001490

  36. Palisado Avenue Historic District (also See Also:Chaffee, Hezekiah, House; 18th and 19th Century Bric)

    Listed August 25, 1987 · District · State significance · Access information not verified

    Exploration/SettlementArchitecture

    The Palisado Avenue Historic District encompasses a predominantly residential streetscape in northeastern Windsor, Connecticut. [Wikipedia]

    Palisado Ave. between the Farmington River and Bissell Ferry Rd. · NPS record #87000799

  37. Payne, Daniel, House

    Listed September 15, 1988 · Building · State significance · Access information not verified

    IndustryArchitecture

    Built about 1830, it is a well-preserved example of a brick house with Greek Revival styling. [Wikipedia]

    Town-level location only · NPS record #88001495

  38. Phelps, Eli, House

    Listed September 15, 1988 · Building · State significance · Access information not verified

    IndustryArchitecture

    Built about 1860, it is one of the town's largest and most elaborate examples of Italianate architecture executed in brick. [Wikipedia]

    Town-level location only · NPS record #88001487

  39. Shelton, William, House

    Listed September 15, 1988 · Building · State significance · Access information not verified

    IndustryArchitecture

    Built in 1830, it is a good local example of transitional Federal-Greek Revival architecture executed in brick. [Wikipedia]

    Town-level location only · NPS record #88001496

  40. Stony Hill School

    Listed September 15, 1988 · Building · State significance · Access information not verified

    IndustryArchitecture

    The Stony Hill School is a historic school building at 1195 Windsor Avenue in Windsor, Connecticut. [Wikipedia]

    1195 Windsor Ave. · NPS record #88001504

  41. Sweetland, Sophia, House

    Listed September 15, 1988 · Building · State significance · Access information not verified

    IndustryArchitecture

    Built about 1845, it is a good local example of transitional Greek Revival-Italianate architecture executed in brick. [Wikipedia]

    Town-level location only · NPS record #88001493

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Being on the National Register does not mean a property is open to the public. Many are private homes; please respect owners and view from public roads.