Main Street Historic District, Danbury

Name: Main Street Historic District
Address: Danbury, United States

#26 among attractions in Danbury

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The Main Street Historic District in Danbury, Connecticut, United States, is the oldest section of that city, at its geographical center. It has long been the city's commercial core and downtown. Its 132 buildings, 97 of which are considered contributing properties, include government buildings, churches, commercial establishments and residences, all in a variety of architectural styles from the late 18th century to the early 20th. It is the only major industrial downtown of its size in Connecticut not to have developed around either port facilities or a water power site. ()

Built: 1785 (239 years ago)Coordinates: 41°23'41"N, 73°27'10"W

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Main Street Historic District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Danbury Ice Arena, Danbury Museum & Historical Society, Hearthstone Castle, Church of St. Peter.

~680 ftE
Sport complex, Hockey, Sport venue
Danbury Ice Arena, Danbury
4 min walk • The Danbury Ice Arena is a multi-purpose arena in Danbury, Connecticut, that can seat about 3,000. It was built in 1999 with renovation and expansion in 2004. The Danbury Arena was the home of the Danbury Trashers of the United Hockey League from 2004 to 2006, and the New England Stars of the North Eastern Hockey League in 2006–07.
0.5 miSE
History museum, Museum
Danbury Museum & Historical Society, Danbury
14 min walk • The Danbury Museum and Historical Society is a private museum located in Danbury, Connecticut, the purpose of which is to acquire, preserve, exhibit, and interpret the heritage of the greater Danbury area for education, information, and research. The main campus of the museum is located on 43 Main Street.
1.2 miS
Shingle style architecture, Forts and castles
Hearthstone Castle, Danbury
30 min walk • Hearthstone Castle in Danbury, Connecticut, was built between 1895 and 1899. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987. It has also been known as Parks' Castle and as The Castle. The property includes four contributing buildings and three other contributing structures.
~1430 ftSE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Church of St. Peter, Danbury
7 min walk • St. Peter is a Roman Catholic church in Danbury, Connecticut, part of the Diocese of Bridgeport. St. Peter's was the first Catholic church built in northern Fairfield County. It is the third oldest parish, and the fifth oldest Roman Catholic Church in the Diocese of Bridgeport. St.
1 miSE
Park
Rogers Park, Danbury
26 min walk • Rogers Park is a 56-acre public park and recreational facility in Danbury, Connecticut, United States, located at the end of Main Street at South Street.
0.5 miE
Church
Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, Danbury
14 min walk • Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish - designated for Polish immigrants in Danbury, Connecticut, United States. Founded in 1925. It is one of the Polish-American Roman Catholic parishes in New England in the Diocese of Bridgeport.
0.6 miNE
Universities and schools
Western Connecticut State University, Danbury
16 min walk • Western Connecticut State University is a public university in Danbury, Connecticut. It was founded in 1903 as a teacher’s college and is part of the Connecticut State University System.
0.6 miNW
Church, Romanesque architecture
St. Joseph Church, Danbury
15 min walk • St. Joseph is a Roman Catholic church in Danbury, Connecticut, part of the Diocese of Bridgeport.
1 miSE
41°22'54"N • 73°26'41"W
Scott Fanton Museum, Danbury
26 min walk • Museum
1 miSE
Museum, History museum
Charles Ives House, Danbury
26 min walk • The Charles Ives House, also known as Charles Ives Birthplace, is located on Mountainville Avenue in Danbury, Connecticut, United States. It is a wooden frame structure built in 1780 and expanded on since. Over the course of the 19th century it was the residence of several generations of Iveses, a family important in the city's history.
0.5 miSE
Museum, History museum
John Rider House, Danbury
14 min walk • The John Rider House is located on Main Street in Danbury, Connecticut, United States. It is a wooden frame house dating to the late 18th century. It remained in the Rider family until 1925.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Main Street Historic District?

Nearby attractions include Danbury Public Library, Danbury (2 min walk), Church of St. Peter, Danbury (7 min walk), U-Haul Moving & Storage of Danbury, Danbury (10 min walk), John Rider House, Danbury (14 min walk).

How to get to Main Street Historic District by public transport?

The nearest stations to Main Street Historic District:

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Danbury (6 min walk)