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Bushnell Park

Hartford, Connecticut • Hartford County

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About This Property

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Bushnell Park is a 40-acre urban park in Hartford, Connecticut, designed by Frederick Law Olmsted and Jacob Weidenmann. It features a picturesque landscape with rolling lawns, mature trees, and a central pond, graced by a carousel and the iconic Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Arch.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
Site
Acreage
50
Listed Date
10/22/1970
Other Names
Not specified

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Community Planning And Development; Religion; Social History
Periods of Significance
1850 Ad - 1874 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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