Buckingham Square District facts for kids
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Buckingham Square District
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West side of Main Street between Buckingham and Linden
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 Location in Connecticut
Location in the United States
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| Location | Main and Buckingham St., Linden Pl., and Capitol Ave., Hartford, Connecticut |
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| Area | 8 acres (3.2 ha) |
| Built | 1863 |
| Architectural style | Late Victorian, Italianate, Richardsonian Romanesque |
| NRHP reference No. | 77001404 (original) 82000999 (increase) |
Quick facts for kids Significant dates |
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| Added to NRHP | June 5, 1977 |
| Boundary increase | November 30, 1982 |
The Buckingham Square District in Hartford, Connecticut is a special historic area. It has a mix of homes and shops. This district is famous for its beautiful old buildings. Most of them were built between the 1860s and 1890s. The area was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1977. This means it's officially recognized as an important historical place. It was made a bit larger in 1982 to include more historic spots.
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A Look Back at Buckingham Square
The Buckingham Square area is one of the oldest parts of Hartford, Connecticut. Streets like Main and Buckingham have been on maps since 1640. This shows how early people settled here.
The First Church and Park
Around 1670, a church was built at the intersection of Main and Buckingham Streets. This church was for people who had separated from the city's first church. Later, in the early 1800s, this old church was taken down. Its spot then became Buckingham Park, a green space for everyone to enjoy.
Growing with New Buildings
In the second half of the 1800s, the area between Buckingham Park and Main Street grew a lot. New buildings went up, mixing shops with homes. The streets heading west from the park mostly had homes. These were often brick or brownstone row houses, which are houses joined together in a line.
What Makes the District Special?
The main part of the historic district covers two city blocks. It is bordered by Main Street to the east and Capitol Avenue to the north. Hudson Street is to the west, and Buckingham Street is to the south.
Expanding the Historic Area
The district also includes buildings between Capitol Avenue and Linden Place. Plus, a part of the south side of Buckingham Street, between John and Hudson Streets, is included. In 1982, the district grew a little more. It added one building facing Hudson Street, just south of Buckingham.
Different Building Styles
The buildings in Buckingham Square District show many different styles. Some of the older ones are in the Italianate style. This means they might have low roofs and tall windows. Later buildings show styles like Second Empire, Romanesque, and Gothic Revival. These styles make the district look very interesting and unique.
