Ellington Center Historic District facts for kids
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Ellington Center Historic District
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Hall Memorial Library
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 Location in Connecticut
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| Location | Roughly, Maple St. from Berr Ave. to just W of the High School and Main St. from Jobs Hill Rd. to East Green, Ellington, Connecticut |
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| Area | 80 acres (32 ha) |
| Architect | Chaffee, Nelson |
| Architectural style | Colonial Revival, Greek Revival, Federal |
| NRHP reference No. | 90001754 |
| Added to NRHP | November 15, 1990 |
The Ellington Center Historic District is a special area in Ellington, Connecticut. It protects many old and important buildings. This district covers about 80 acres (32 hectares). It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1990. This means it is recognized nationally for its historical value.
Exploring Ellington's Historic Center
This historic district includes most of the central part of Ellington. It features the town's green space. Many buildings around it are also part of the district. These buildings face the green or the streets leading to it. One important building here is the Hall Memorial Library.
The Ellington green is a large open area. It has tall shade trees. A special stone monument on the green marks the spot. This spot is where the first meetinghouse was built in 1739.
What Buildings Are Included?
The National Register listing included 103 buildings that add to the history. These are called "contributing buildings." It also included three "contributing sites" and two "contributing objects." These are all important parts of the district's history.
However, some buildings are not part of the historic district. These include newer commercial buildings east of the green. The town hall and its annex are also not included. Center School, a public elementary school, is another example. It is in a brick building built in 1949. This new building replaced an older one from 1852. The old building started as a one-room schoolhouse.
Architectural Styles and Key Buildings
The buildings in the district show different old architectural styles. These include the Colonial Revival style. You can also see Greek Revival and Federal styles. Some of the work was done by an architect named Nelson Chaffee.
The Hall Memorial Library is one of the largest buildings in the district. It is a Neo-Classical Revival building. It is made of brick and limestone. The historic district also includes two churches.
