Main Street Historic District (Bristol, Connecticut) facts for kids
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Main Street Historic District
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| Location | Roughly, Main St. from School St. to Summer St. and adjacent areas of Prospect St., Bristol, Connecticut |
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| Area | 20 acres (8.1 ha) |
| Architect | Crabtree, Walter; McKim, Mead, and White |
| Architectural style | Late Gothic Revival, Classical Revival, Art Deco |
| NRHP reference No. | 95001006 |
| Added to NRHP | August 15, 1995 |
The Main Street Historic District in Bristol, Connecticut, is a special area. It includes many of the city's main business buildings. These buildings were mostly built in the late 1800s and early 1900s. The district has 19 historic buildings. They are found along Main and Prospect Streets. These buildings include important places like city offices and shops. This historic area was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1995.
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What is the Main Street Historic District?
The Main Street Historic District covers a part of downtown Bristol. It stretches along Main Street. This goes from Summer and High streets in the north. It reaches Riverside Avenue in the south. The district also includes one block of Prospect Street. Most buildings here are made of brick or stone. They are usually two to four stories tall.
Famous Buildings in the District
Some buildings in the district are very well known. One is the Bristol National Bank building. It is located at 200 Main Street. Famous architects named McKim, Mead & White designed it. Another important building is the Lorraine Building/Curtis Block. This building is at 175 Main Street. It was built around 1905. Later, it was updated in the Art Deco style. This means it has a cool, modern look with a special stone front.
How Did Bristol's City Center Grow?
Bristol became a town in 1785. It officially became a city in 1910. Long ago, Bristol had two main villages. One village was near the Pequabuck River. This is where early factories started. The city center we know today grew north of the river. This happened before the Civil War in the 1800s.
Bristol's Clock-Making History
Bristol became famous for making clocks. It was America's top clock maker! Main Street was created in 1826. This was thanks to Chauncey Jerome. He owned one of the first clock factories. The river crossing helped more factories grow nearby.
The Arrival of the Railroad
The city center kept growing. It became a hub for money, business, and city life. This was especially true after the railroad arrived in 1850. The railroad made it easier to transport goods and people. All of Bristol's first banks were located here. The old town hall is also still standing in this area.
