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Main Street Historic District

Danbury, Connecticut • Fairfield County

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About This Property

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The Main Street Historic District in Danbury, Connecticut encompasses a significant portion of the city's historic downtown core. It features a diverse collection of late 19th and early 20th-century commercial buildings, showcasing a range of architectural styles that reflect Danbury's growth as a commercial and industrial center.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
District
Acreage
47
Listed Date
11/29/1983
Other Names
Not specified

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Commerce; Agriculture; Entertainment/Recreation; Education; Politics/Government; Communications; Religion; Social History
Periods of Significance
1700 Ad - 1924 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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