Mystic Bridge Historic District facts for kids
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Mystic Bridge Historic District
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 Location in Connecticut
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| Location | U.S. 1 and CT 27, Mystic, Connecticut |
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| Area | 155 acres (63 ha) |
| Built | 1840 |
| Architect | Clift, Amos, III; Multiple |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival, Italianate, Queen Anne |
| NRHP reference No. | 79002671 |
| Added to NRHP | August 31, 1979 |
The Mystic Bridge Historic District is a special area in Mystic, Connecticut. It's located on the Stonington side of the Mystic River. This district includes the famous Mystic Seaport Museum. The museum shows what life was like in the past with its old buildings and ships.
The district also features the Mystic River Bascule Bridge, built in 1924. This whole area is important because it's a great example of a shipbuilding and sea-focused village from the 1800s and early 1900s. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.
Exploring Mystic's Past
Mystic started as a small seaport and shipbuilding hub in the early 1800s. Most of these businesses were on the eastern side of the Mystic River. The village is split between two towns: Stonington and Groton, Connecticut.
Shipbuilding in Mystic
The Greenman family ran one of the biggest shipyards in the village. Today, this old shipyard is where the Mystic Seaport Museum stands. Some of the original shipyard buildings are still there!
In the late 1800s, Mystic's shipbuilding slowed down. This happened because ships started being made from iron and steel instead of wood.
Images for kids
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The Charles W. Morgan at the Mystic Seaport Museum
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The George Greenman House
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The Clark Greenman House
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The Thomas S. Greenman House
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The former Greenmanville Seventh Day Baptist Church
