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Connecticut Landmarks
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Established 1936 (1936)
Location 59 S. Prospect Street, Hartford, CT 06106

Connecticut Landmarks is a special group that helps save old, important houses in Connecticut. They fix up these historic homes and let people visit them, like museums! This organization started way back in 1936 and was first called the Antiquarian & Landmarks Society. Their main office is in Hartford. They are also part of a bigger international group that cares about historical places around the world.

Discovering Connecticut's Historic Homes

Connecticut Landmarks takes care of many amazing old houses across the state. These homes teach us about how people lived long ago. Here are some of the cool places they look after:

Past Properties and Their Stories

Over the years, Connecticut Landmarks has also cared for other historic places. Sometimes, these properties are passed on to new groups or sold to make sure they continue to be looked after. Here are a few examples of homes they once owned:

Making Sure History is Protected

A few years ago, in 2018, some questions were raised about how Connecticut Landmarks was taking care of its historic properties and money. The state's attorney general's office looked into these concerns.

In 2019, the investigation finished. The report said that Connecticut Landmarks did not misuse any money meant for charity. They also found that the organization was open and helpful during the review. While no money was misused, the report suggested ways Connecticut Landmarks could improve how they manage and protect their historic homes and items. Connecticut Landmarks agreed to make these changes to ensure they continue to be great caretakers of history.

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