by CT Trust | Dec 25, 2018 | Awards, Press
Cottages & Gardens just featured a short story about a 2010 Preservation Award Winner, the Orient House, which has been listed for sale. (Photo above courtesy Cottages & Gardens.) Here is our description of the Orient House from our Local Historic Districts...
by CT Trust | Dec 18, 2018 | Organization
Landscape and gardening design are often integral to creating an appropriate setting for historic homes. We are pleased to announce that the Archives of American Gardens at the Smithsonian Institution has recently recognized the garden of current Trustee Ellen Gould...
by CT Trust | Dec 11, 2018 | Education, Event
National Council on Public History 2019 Annual Meeting and Conference at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford, CT. on March 27-30, 2019 Early Bird Registration is now available here A Preliminary Program is available here A greeting from the National...
by CT Trust | Dec 11, 2018 | Education, Press
Connecticut Architecture: Stories of 100 Places has caught the eye of local newspapers and stations. In several interviews listed below Deputy Director, Chris Wigren offers his methodology and hopes for the way the book will be used. “Chris Wigren fractures the...
by CT Trust | Dec 11, 2018 | Event
Meet Deputy Director, Christopher Wigren as he travels the state promoting his new book, Connecticut Architecture: Stories of 100 Places In his guide, Wigren introduces readers – visitors and residents alike – to 100 places that reflect the diversity of Connecticut....
by CT Trust | Dec 11, 2018 | Demolition
Intent to demolish 239 Henry Street, Stamford, CT. Listed as a contributing resource in the National Register South End Historic District. Built in 1892. Vernacular building. 190-day delay from 11/16/18. Email KHopewood@cttrust.org or call 203-562-6312 with...
by CT Trust | Dec 11, 2018 | Demolition
Intent to demolish 237 Henry Street, Stamford, CT. Listed as a contributing resource in the National Register South End Historic District. Built in 1868, remodeled in 1895. Vernacular with Queen Anne elements. 190-day delay from 11/28/18. Email KHopewood@cttrust.org...
by CT Trust | Dec 11, 2018 | Demolition
Intent to demolish the property located at 240 Thimble Island Road, Branford, CT. Contributing resource in the Stony Creek- Thimble Island National Register Historic District. Ca. 1925. Attributed to George Hall. Frame Colonial revival/Bungalow. Demolition delay 90...
by CT Trust | Dec 11, 2018 | Demolition
Notice to demolish 1179 Main Street, Branford, CT. Non-contributing resource located in the Branford Center National Register Historic District. 90-day demolition delay from 12/3/18. Email KHopewood@cttrust.org or call 203-562-6312 with questions.
by CT Trust | Dec 11, 2018 | Demolition
Notice of intent to demolish a structure at 119-121 New Canaan Avenue, Norwalk, CT. 120-day delay from 11/29/18. Contact KHopewood@cttrust.org or 203-562-6312 with questions.
by CT Trust | Dec 11, 2018 | Funding
The 1772 Foundation and the Connecticut Trust announce the 2019 Connecticut Historic Preservation Matching Grants for Private Non-Profit Organizations. The 1772 Foundation in cooperation with the CT Trust for Historic Preservation has announced that funding in the...
