by CT Trust | Dec 30, 2020 | Funding, Organization, Press
The Somersville Manufacturing Company, established in 1879 on the banks of the Scantic River in Somers, made heavy woolen cloth until closing in 1969. The complex sprawled across nearly seven acres on either side of Maple Street. The mill itself was located on the...
by CT Trust | Dec 28, 2020 | Demolition
Large historic mansion, 4,584 square feet in Compo Beach neighborhood. Built 1926. Posted 12/18/2020 Email Jordan Sorensen with questions about...
by CT Trust | Dec 15, 2020 | Request for Proposals
The Ridgefield Historical Society (RHS), in partnership with the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), seeks to contract with a professional cultural resource management firm, qualified individual, or team to carry out the objectives of an American Battlefield...
by CT Trust | Dec 14, 2020 | Demolition
Large historic estate with main house, shed, and cottage. Built c. 1915. Posted 12/7/2020 Email Jordan Sorensen with questions about...
by CT Trust | Dec 4, 2020 | Demolition
Two residential houses, built c. 1887 and 1900. #19 was a cottage designed for Charles Lewis by local Middletown architect Jasper D. Sibley, and it was published in the issue of Building Age, July 1891, as an example of a model residence, including plans, elevations...
by CT Trust | Nov 30, 2020 | Easements, Organization
Written by Edward F. Gerber I am often asked why I donated a preservation easement on my 1760s house (and outbuildings), commonly referred to as the Sturges-Wright house in Westport. Had I taken leave of my senses? My answer is always quite simple. This property is an...
by CT Trust | Nov 19, 2020 | Demolition
The extant buildings of the former Hotchkiss mill complex date from the mid-1880s to the mid-1920s. The facade along Water Street follows the curve of the road and is made up of four separate two- and three-story buildings. Both buildings are contributing to the Water...
by CT Trust | Nov 13, 2020 | Education, Event, Press
Deputy Director Christopher Wigren reflects on two years since his book was published and the continuing book talk “tour” during a pandemic. In 2018 Preservation Connecticut (then called the Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation) published...
by CT Trust | Nov 9, 2020 | Funding, Organization, Press
Preservation Connecticut recently awarded Vibrant Communities Initiative grants to support preservation planning in two Connecticut cities. The grants, using Historic Preservation Technical Assistance Grant funding from the State Historic Preservation Office through...
by CT Trust | Nov 9, 2022 | Funding
Maintenance and Repair Grant for Religious Properties At least once per year, Preservation Connecticut has funding in the form of 1:1 matching grants of up to $15,000 available for religious places. To be eligible to apply, organizations must have a 501 (c) (3) IRS...
by CT Trust | Nov 4, 2020 | Exchange
Opportunity to own and restore Pre-Revolutionary War 19 ́ x 19 ́ land grant cabin with several additions. House has served as general store, post office and antique shop as well as home to artists Hugh Tyler and Larry Coultrip. 2066 square feet includes living room,...
by CT Trust | Oct 30, 2020 | Demolition
1,692 square foot residence, built 1921. Contributing resource to the Compo-Owenoke Historic District. Posted 10/27/2020 Send objection letter to Westport Building Department, 515 Post Road East, Westport, CT 06880. Email Jordan Sorensen with...
by CT Trust | Oct 30, 2020 | Demolition
5,490 square foot commericial building built c.1931. Contributing resource to the South End National Register District. Posted 9/25/2020 Email Jordan Sorensen with...
by CT Trust | Oct 28, 2020 | Education, Event
Join us for “Talking About Preservation” on Wednesday 11/4 at noon to hear about Modern architecture and its importance to the character of Connecticut and historic preservation. We will have three experts this week: Jenny Scofield, National Register Coordinator at...
by CT Trust | Oct 27, 2020 | Demolition
2,382 square foot house built c.1875. J. H. Bartholemew House, a contributing resource to the Stony Creek National Register District. Posted 9/30/2020 Email Jordan Sorensen with...
