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Collinsville Historic District

Collinsville, Connecticut • Hartford County

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About This Property

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The Collinsville Historic District in Collinsville, Connecticut, is a well-preserved 19th-century industrial village. It showcases a cohesive collection of Victorian and Queen Anne architecture, reflecting its origins as a center for manufacturing, particularly its famous axe industry.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
District
Acreage
276
Listed Date
6/23/1976
Other Names
Not specified

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Industry; Community Planning And Development; Engineering; Architecture; Social History; Invention
Periods of Significance
1825 Ad - 1924 Ad; 1700 Ad - 1799 Ad
National Historic Landmark
No
Level - International
No
Level - National
Yes
Level - State
No
Level - Local
No
Level - Not Indicated
No

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