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Seaside Park

Bridgeport, Connecticut • Fairfield County

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About This Property

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Seaside Park in Bridgeport, Connecticut, is a prominent 40-acre Victorian-era public park designed by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux. It features a picturesque landscape with a curvilinear road system, scenic overlooks, and historic structures like the iconic People's United Bank Amphitheater.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
Site
Acreage
300
Listed Date
7/1/1982
Other Names
Not specified

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Community Planning And Development; Landscape Architecture; Engineering; Architecture
Periods of Significance
1875 Ad - 1899 Ad
National Historic Landmark
No
Level - International
No
Level - National
No
Level - State
Yes
Level - Local
No
Level - Not Indicated
No

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