Newington Junction facts for kids
Newington Junction is a cool part of Newington, Connecticut. It's in the northwest part of Newington, near the city of Hartford. You can find it around where Willard Avenue (Route 173) and West Hill Road meet. The 'Junction' in its name comes from a place where two important railroad lines met. Trains from New Haven and from Bristol (and Waterbury) all connected here. This railroad meeting point was super important! It even helped the town of Newington become its own separate town, breaking away from Wethersfield.
Newington Junction is also special because of its old houses. You can see many different styles of homes built from the late 1700s to the early 1900s. Because of its history and unique buildings, a big part of the neighborhood is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's a special historic district. The most famous buildings are the Willard Homestead and the Newington Junction Railroad Depot. These are both listed separately as important historical sites. Since the main area is now surrounded by newer buildings, the historic parts are grouped into three special areas. These are called the Newington Junction South, North, and West Historic Districts.
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Exploring Newington Junction's Historic Homes
Newington Junction has three main areas where you can see many of its historic buildings. These areas are called historic districts. They help protect the old homes and show how the neighborhood grew over time.
Newington Junction South Historic District
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Newington Junction South Historic District
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Part of the Newington Junction South Historic District
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| Location | 268--319 Willard Ave., Newington, Connecticut |
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| Area | 10 acres (4.0 ha) |
| Architectural style | Late Victorian, Colonial, Gothic Revival |
| MPS | Newington Junction MRA |
| NRHP reference No. | 86003462 |
| Added to NRHP | June 2, 1987 |
The South district is found along Willard Avenue. It's south of where Willard Avenue meets West Hill Road. This area covers about 10 acres (4.0 ha) and has many important old buildings. You can see homes built between 1800 and 1924. They show off styles like Late Victorian, Colonial, and Gothic Revival architecture.
Newington Junction North Historic District
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Newington Junction North Historic District
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Part of the Newington Junction North Historic District
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| Location | 55--108 Willard Ave., Newington, Connecticut |
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| Area | 10 acres (4.0 ha) |
| Architectural style | Colonial Revival, Late Victorian, Queen Anne |
| MPS | Newington Junction MRA |
| NRHP reference No. | 86003465 |
| Added to NRHP | June 2, 1987 |
The North district is also along Willard Avenue, but it's north of the West Hill Road intersection. This district is about 10 acres (4.0 ha) in size. It features many historic homes built between 1850 and 1949. Here, you can spot Colonial Revival, Late Victorian, and Queen Anne style houses.
Newington Junction West Historic District
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Newington Junction West Historic District
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A house at 269 West Hill Road
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| Location | 175 and 181--183 Willard Ave. and 269--303 W. Hill Rd., Newington, Connecticut |
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| Area | 8 acres (3.2 ha) |
| Architectural style | Colonial Revival, Late Victorian, Colonial |
| MPS | Newington Junction MRA |
| NRHP reference No. | 86003464 |
| Added to NRHP | June 2, 1987 |
The West district is mostly along West Hill Road. It also includes a couple of properties on Willard Avenue, close to the main intersection. This district covers about 8 acres (3.2 ha). It has many important old buildings. You can see homes built from as early as 1650 up to 1949. The styles include Colonial, Colonial Revival, and Late Victorian.
