South Green Historic District, Hartford

Name: South Green Historic District
Address: Hartford, United States

#121 among attractions in Hartford

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The South Green Historic District encompasses a predominantly 19th-century residential area near the South Green of Hartford, Connecticut. This area features a variety of residences in both high and common styles, from the elaborate home of armsmaker Samuel Colt to multi-unit apartment houses, many of which were built between about 1860 and 1900. The district is roughly triangular, extending from South Green along Main Street and Wethersfield Avenue to include Morris, Dean, and Alden Streets. The district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977. ()

Coordinates: 41°45'8"N, 72°40'32"W

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South GreenHartford United States

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South Green Historic District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: XL Center, Wadsworth Atheneum, Connecticut Science Center, The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts.

1.1 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
XL Center, Hartford
29 min walk • The XL Center, nestled in the heart of downtown Hartford, Connecticut, stands as a premier sports and entertainment destination in New England. This versatile arena, with its expansive seating capacity, hosts a diverse range of events, from high-energy hockey games...
0.8 miN
19th- and 20th-century American artists
Wadsworth Atheneum, Hartford
21 min walk • The Wadsworth Atheneum is an art museum in Hartford, Connecticut. The Wadsworth is noted for its collections of European Baroque art, ancient Egyptian and Classical bronzes, French and American Impressionist paintings, Hudson River School landscapes, modernist masterpieces and...
0.9 miN
Museum, Cinema, Science museum
Connecticut Science Center, Hartford
24 min walk • The Connecticut Science Center is a nine-story museum located on the Connecticut River in Hartford, Connecticut designed by César Pelli & Associates, which opened on June 12, 2009.
0.8 miN
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts, Hartford
20 min walk • The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts is a performing arts venue at 166 Capitol Street in Hartford, Connecticut. Managed by a non-profit organization, it is marketed as Connecticut's premier presenter of the performing arts.
1.1 miN
Shopping, Department store
Cheney Building, Hartford
28 min walk • The R. and F. Cheney Building, also known as the Brown Thomson Building, is a commercial building designed by noted American architect H. H. Richardson. It is located at 942 Main Street, Hartford, Connecticut, and is now on the National Register of Historic Places.
0.9 miW
Nightlife, Cinema
Cinestudio, Hartford
24 min walk • Cinestudio is an independent film theater located on the campus of Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut. The theater is a single-screen venue with a seating capacity of approximately 485, a classic McKim, Mead & White design from 1935.
0.5 miNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Church of the Good Shepherd and Parish House, Hartford
14 min walk • The Church of the Good Shepherd and Parish House is an Episcopal church at 155 Wyllys Street in Hartford, Connecticut. It was commissioned by Elizabeth Jarvis Colt, the widow of Samuel Colt, and completed in 1867.
0.7 miNE
Interesting neighbourhood
Colt Armory, Hartford
17 min walk • The Colt Armory is a historic factory complex for the manufacture of firearms, created by Samuel Colt. It is located in Hartford, Connecticut along the Connecticut River, and as of 2008 is part of the Coltsville Historic District, named a National Historic Landmark District.
~1450 ftN
Park
Barnard Park, Hartford
7 min walk • The Henry Barnard House is a historic house and National Historic Landmark at 118 Main Street in Hartford, Connecticut, United States.
1 miN
Theater, Concerts and shows
TheaterWorks Hartford, Hartford
25 min walk • TheaterWorks is a non-profit, professional theater company situated on Pearl Street in downtown Hartford, Connecticut. The company was founded in 1985 by Steve Campo and is currently run by Rob Ruggiero who serves as Producing Artistic Director.
0.5 miN
Church
SS. Cyril and Methodius Parish, Hartford
13 min walk • SS. Cyril and Methodius Parish - one of the Polish-American Roman Catholic parishes in New England in the Archdiocese of Hartford. Founded on April 6, 1902, it is designated for Polish immigrants in Hartford, Connecticut, United States.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to South Green Historic District?

Nearby attractions include Coltsville Historic District, Hartford (4 min walk), Congress Street, Hartford (4 min walk), Parkside Historic District, Hartford (5 min walk), Hartford Botanical Garden, Hartford (6 min walk).

How to get to South Green Historic District by public transport?

The nearest stations to South Green Historic District:

Train

Hartford (31 min walk)

Bus

Hartford Megabus (31 min walk)
Hartford Union Station (31 min walk)