West Hill Historic District, West Hartford

Name: West Hill Historic District
Address: West Hartford, United States

#16 among attractions in West Hartford

Neighbourhood, Colonial revival architecture

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West Hill Historic District, West Hartford

Facts and practical information

The West Hill Historic District is a prestigious residential subdivision of the town of West Hartford, Connecticut. Originally the site of the estate of Cornelius J. Vanderbilt, son of transportation magnate Cornelius Vanderbilt, it was developed as a planned subdivision of upper-class residences in the 1920s. It was established as a local historic district in 1988, and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1996. ()

Coordinates: 41°45'59"N, 72°43'28"W

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West Hartford United States

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Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: Mark Twain House, Blue Back Square, Harriet Beecher Stowe Center, Elizabeth Park.

1.2 miE
Museum, History museum, Gothic Revival architecture
Mark Twain House, Hartford
31 min walk • The Mark Twain House, nestled in the heart of Hartford, Connecticut, stands as a testament to the life and legacy of one of America's most celebrated authors. This distinctive museum offers visitors a glimpse into the personal and professional world of Samuel Clemens...
0.9 miSW
Shopping, Shopping centre, Department store
Blue Back Square, West Hartford
24 min walk • Blue Back Square is a mixed-use development located adjacent to West Hartford Center, in West Hartford, Connecticut. It is an example of New Urbanism, combining retail and residential space.
1.2 miE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Harriet Beecher Stowe Center, Hartford
31 min walk • The Harriet Beecher Stowe House is a historic house museum and National Historic Landmark at 73 Forest Street in Hartford, Connecticut that was once the home of Harriet Beecher Stowe, author of the 1852 novel Uncle Tom's Cabin.
0.6 miNE
Park, Garden, Jogging paths and tracks
Elizabeth Park, West Hartford
15 min walk • Elizabeth Park is a city park located in Hartford and West Hartford, Connecticut. It covers 102 acres and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The site was previously owned by financier Charles M.
0.7 miSW
Museum, Children's museum
The Children's Museum, West Hartford
19 min walk • The Children's Museum is the oldest and largest museum for children in Connecticut, United States. The museum was founded in 1927 as the Children's Museum of Hartford, and was known until 2006 as The Science Center of Connecticut.
1.1 miNE
Museum, History museum, Library
Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford
28 min walk • The Connecticut Historical Society is a private, non-profit organization that serves as the official statewide historical society of Connecticut. Established in Hartford in 1825, the CHS is one of the oldest historical societies in the US.
1.2 miW
Monuments and statues
Gallaudet Memorial, West Hartford
30 min walk • The Thomas Gallaudet Memorial is a sculpture by Daniel Chester French located on the campus of Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C. United States. The statue depicts Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet siting in a chair and Alice Cogswell standing at his side.
1.1 miSE
Church
Grace Episcopal Church, Hartford
29 min walk • St. Paul's Methodist Episcopal Church, known more recently as the Templo Sion Pentecostal Church, is a historic church at 1886-1906 Park Street in Hartford, Connecticut, United States. Built in 1900, it is a good example of Romanesque Revival design.
~1510 ftE
Synagogue
Congregation Beth Israel, West Hartford
8 min walk • Congregation Beth Israel is a synagogue located in West Hartford, Connecticut. The synagogue is one of the two oldest Jewish congregations in Connecticut and one of the largest Reform Jewish congregations in New England, with about 900 member families and about 2,000 individual members.
~1990 ftE
Church
St. John's Episcopal Church, West Hartford
10 min walk • St. John's is an Episcopal Church located at 679 Farmington Avenue in West Hartford, Connecticut near the Hartford, Connecticut, city line. The parish was founded in 1841 as St. John's Episcopal Church in Hartford. The church's present building, designed by famed architect Bertram Grosvenor Goodhue, opened in 1909.
1 miNE
Georgian architecture, Vernacular architecture
Connecticut Governor's Residence, Hartford
25 min walk • The Connecticut Governor's Residence serves as the official home of the governor of Connecticut. It is located at 990 Prospect Avenue in Hartford. The Connecticut Governor's Residence has served as the official residence since 1945. The house was originally built in 1909 for George C. F. Williams, a Hartford physician and industrialist.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to West Hill Historic District?

Nearby attractions include Congregation Beth Israel, West Hartford (8 min walk), St. John's Episcopal Church, West Hartford (10 min walk), Noah Webster Memorial Library, West Hartford (12 min walk), Elizabeth Park, West Hartford (15 min walk).

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

The nearest stations to West Hill Historic District:

Bus

Parkville Station (32 min walk)
Kane Street Station (35 min walk)