Laurel Hill Historic District, Norwich

Name: Laurel Hill Historic District
Address: Norwich, United States

#34 among attractions in Norwich

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The Laurel Hill Historic District is a predominantly residential historic district south of downtown Norwich, Connecticut. The district was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 26, 1987. It extends south from the Shetucket River along Laurel Hill Avenue, River Avenue, and Spruce Street. This area was developed as a residential district beginning in 1850, and includes a significant number of well-preserved Italianate and Gothic Revival houses. ()

Architectural style: Renaissance revivalCoordinates: 41°31'4"N, 72°4'29"W

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Laurel Hill Historic District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cathedral of Saint Patrick, Downtown Norwich Historic District, Norwich City Hall, Converse House and Barn.

1 miN
Church
Cathedral of Saint Patrick, Norwich
25 min walk • The Cathedral of Saint Patrick in Norwich is a cathedral of the Roman Catholic Church located in Norwich, Connecticut. It is the mother church of the Diocese of Norwich and is the seat of its prelate bishop.
0.6 miN
Neighbourhood
Downtown Norwich Historic District, Norwich
15 min walk • The Downtown Norwich Historic District is a historic district representing the core of the downtown area of the city of Norwich, Connecticut in the United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985.
0.7 miNW
City hall
Norwich City Hall, Norwich
18 min walk • Norwich City Hall is the seat of municipal government in Norwich, Connecticut. It is located at Union Street and Broadway, prominently overlooking the city's central business district.
1.2 miN
Gothic Revival architecture
Converse House and Barn, Norwich
32 min walk • The Converse House and Barn are a historic residential property at 185 Washington Street in Norwich, Connecticut. Built about 1870 for a local businessman and philanthropist, it is a prominent local example of High Victorian Gothic architecture.
1.2 miN
Museum
Nathaniel Backus House, Norwich
30 min walk • The Nathaniel Backus House is a two-story Greek Revival clapboarded house with a gable roof in Norwich, Connecticut. The house was built around 1750 by Nathaniel Backus and served as his home, it was later moved to its current location in 1952.
0.7 miN
Neighbourhood
Jail Hill Historic District, Norwich
18 min walk • The Jail Hill Historic District encompasses a 19th-century working-class residential district in Norwich, Connecticut. Located on a steep hill overlooking downtown Norwich, it was populated first by African Americans, and then by Irish immigrants.
1.3 miNW
Neighbourhood
Yantic Falls Historic District, Norwich
35 min walk • The Yantic Falls Historic District encompasses a historic mill and associated worker housing on Yantic Street in Norwich, Connecticut.
0.6 miS
Neighbourhood, Italianate architecture
American Thermos Bottle Company Laurel Hill Plant, Norwich
15 min walk • The American Thermos Bottle Company Laurel Hill Plant, located in the Laurel Hill section of Norwich, Connecticut, in the United States, includes 11 contributing buildings and two other contributing structures.
0.5 miN
Museum
William A. Buckingham House, Norwich
12 min walk • The William A. Buckingham House, also known as Buckingham Memorial Hall, is a historic house a fraternal hall at 307 Main Street in Norwich, Connecticut. It was built in 1847 by William A.
1.2 miN
Museum, History museum
Perkins-Rockwell House, Norwich
31 min walk • The Perkins-Rockwell House is a historic house museum at 42 Rockwell Street in Norwich, Connecticut. Built in 1818, it is locally distinctive as a well-preserved stone house of the Federal period, and for its association with the locally prominent Perkins and Rockwell families; this house was home to John A.
0.5 miNE
Greek Revival architecture
John Fox Slater House, Norwich
13 min walk • The John F. Slater House, also known as the Elks Club, is a historic building in Norwich, Connecticut. It was built in brick for John Fox Slater around either 1827 or 1843.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Laurel Hill Historic District?

Nearby attractions include William A. Buckingham House, Norwich (12 min walk), John Fox Slater House, Norwich (13 min walk), American Thermos Bottle Company Laurel Hill Plant, Norwich (15 min walk), Downtown Norwich Historic District, Norwich (15 min walk).

How to get to Laurel Hill Historic District by public transport?

The nearest stations to Laurel Hill Historic District:

Bus

Norwich Transportation Center • Lines: 991 (16 min walk)