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A New Name and a New Logo
The Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation has adopted a new name and a new logo. Beginning January 1, 2020, we will be known as Preservation Connecticut. First, some background: the decision...
Save the Date: “Historic & Green: A New Climate Agenda” Conference on 1/24
A conference scheduled for January 24 at UConn Law School, and co-sponsored by Preservation Connecticut and the State Historic Preservation Office, aims to craft a statewide policy agenda that...
Norwalk- 15 Ensign Rd.
Built c. 1897, Residential use Posted 8/13/2019 Submit written objection to the Building Official, William Ireland, 125 East Ave., Room 121, Norwalk, CT 06851 enact a 120-day demo delay....
Factory Redevelopment Opportunity in Bristol
Bristol municipal officials have long identified the J. H. Sessions & Sons factory on Riverside Drive as an iconic structure in its downtown and a key redevelopment opportunity. The town is now...
Open House Talk: Henry Smith House
Saturday, September 21st 11:00AM-1:00 p.m. 29 Bevin Blvd., East Hampton Join us for our first Open House Talk at an octagon house! Constructed in 1855, this is one of the 32 octagonal house in...
Panel Session at the 2019 Connecticut Architecture Conference & Expo
Historic Reuse and Rehab: An Architect’s Guide to a Successful Project Panel Session at the 2019 Connecticut Architecture Conference & Expo Thursday September 12th, 3:15-5:15pm Preservationists...
Connecticut “Techbuilt” house available for relocation
For salvage or relocation, preferably within Connecticut: Mid-20th-century prefab “Techbuilt” house by architect Carl Koch. “The Techbuilt Idea is in essence a design for living. It recognizes the...
Trust Awards Maintenance & Repair Grants for Houses of Worship
In June, the Connecticut Trust’s board authorized $50,000 in Maintenance & Repair grants to four historic churches. After a pre-application...
Community Development Loans through Capital for Change
The Connecticut Trust has made a five-year capital investment of $250,000 with Capital for Change (C4C), a Hartford-based Community Development Financial Institution. This funding will help finance...