1772 Foundation Awards Grants in Connecticut for 2019

1772 Foundation Awards Grants in Connecticut for 2019

The 1772 Foundation has awarded 23 restoration grants to Connecticut organizations, totaling $202,426. For the ninth year, the Connecticut Trust is working with the Foundation to vet projects and manage the grants, a partnership that matches the Foundation’s funding...
The Earliest Evidence of Humans in Connecticut!

The Earliest Evidence of Humans in Connecticut!

Archaeologists working at a Department of Transportation (DOT) construction site earlier this year uncovered the earliest evidence of humans in Connecticut. DOT is replacing the bridge that carries Old Farms Road over the Farmington River, and construction will impact...

STAMFORD- 17-19 Diaz Street

17-19 Diaz Street Built c. 1920, Residential use Posted 5/14/2019 Submit written objection to the Building Official, Bharat Gami 888 Washington Blvd, Stamford, CT 06901 Email: jsorensen@cttrust.org or call 203-562-6312 with...

NEW HAVEN- 61 Kimberly Avenue

New Haven 61 Kimberly Avenue Built c. 1890, Mixed use (demo to expand C-town parking lot) Posted 5/7/2019 Submit written objection to the Building Official, James Turcio 200 Orange St. Room 501 New Haven, CT 06510 Email: jsorensen@cttrust.org or call 203-562-6312 with...

NORWALK- 55 Concord Street

Norwalk 55 Concord Street Built c. 1910, Commercial use Posted 5/15/2019 Submit written objection to the Building Official, William Ireland, 125 East Ave., Room 121, Norwalk, CT 06851 before 6/5 enact a 120-day demo delay. Email: jsorensen@cttrust.org or call...
NEW HAVEN- 95 & 97 Howe Street

NEW HAVEN- 95 & 97 Howe Street

New Haven 95 & 97 Howe Street Both buildings located in Dwight Street Historic District. 95 Howe Street: Built c. 1835, built by local developer Henry Dougal (information submitted by Patricia Wallace) 97 Howe Street: Built c. 1845, was once home to Rev. Amos...
LISTEN:  Jane Montanaro on WNPR

LISTEN: Jane Montanaro on WNPR

Jane Montanaro visited the WNPR studio this week to discuss a recent settlement agreement involving two threatened historic hotels in downtown Willimantic.  Click here to listen to the conversation, starting at minute 16:12.  Photo credit to WNPR, and here’s...
Bethel- 44 Chestnut Street

Bethel- 44 Chestnut Street

44 Chestnut Street, Bethel Built c. 1850, Commercial/mixed use Posted 4/17/19 Objections made in writing to the Building Official, Christopher Baldwin, 1 School Street, Bethel, CT 06801 before 5/17 enact a 90-day demo delay. Email: jsorensen@cttrust.org or call...
Wilton- 213 Danbury Road

Wilton- 213 Danbury Road

213 Danbury Road, Wilton Built c. 1850, Commercial use Posted 5/6/19 Objections made in writing to the Building Official, Wilton Town Hall Annex, 238 Danbury Rd, Wilton, CT 06897 before 5/16 enact a 90-day demo delay. The building is also available for purchase!...

David Scott Parker Architects

David Scott Parker Architects Address: 170 Pequot Ave, PO Box 491, Southport , CT. 06890 Phone: (203) 259-3373 Email: architecture@dsparker.com Your Website: http://dsparker.com DAVID SCOTT PARKER ARCHITECTS is an award-winning architectural firm that...
Wyeth Architects, llc.

Wyeth Architects, llc.

Address: 6 Maple Street, Chester, CT. 06412 Phone: (860) 526-5111 Email: info@WyethArchitects.com Website: http://www.WyethArchitects.com Wyeth Architects LLC is a full service Architecture and Planning Firm for projects of all sizes throughout Connecticut and New...
Town of Fairfield Recognizes Merit Award Winner

Town of Fairfield Recognizes Merit Award Winner

As reported by Fairfield’s Hamlet Hub (which deserves the photo credit for the above image),  Fairfield resident Jeffrey Taylor received special recognition from First Selectman Mike Tetreau and Selectmen Bateson and Tymniak for the Connecticut Trust Award of...

Torrington- 364 Main Street

Torrington- 364 Main Street 364 Main St., Torrington Built c. 1910 Posted 4/20 Objections made in writing to the Building Official Brett Zuraitis, Torrington Town Hall,140 Main Street, Second Floor Torrington, CT 06790 before 4/30 to enact 90 day demo delay. Email:...