Newington Junction
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Newington Junction is a section of the town of Newington, Connecticut
. It is centered at the intersection of Willard Avenue (Route 173) and West Hill Road in the northwestern part of the town, in the area generally just south of the Hartford city line. The name of the area refers to the railroad junction where the railroad line from New Haven meets with the railroad line from Bristol
and Waterbury
. The development of Newington Junction as a result of the railroad was instrumental in the separation of the town of Newington from its mother town of Wethersfield
.
The area is also architecturally significant for the range of styles used in houses built during the period of significance of the area. The neighborhood contains houses with architectural styles from the late 18th century to the early 20th century. For reasons of both historical and architectural significance, a significant portion of the neighborhood has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places
as historic district
s. The architectural centerpiece of Newington Junction is the Willard Homestead and the Newington Junction Railroad Depot
located in the center of the neighborhood. Both properties are separately listed on the National Register. Because the central area is now surrounded by incompatible modern structures, the architecturally significant areas of the neighborhood have been grouped into three clusters, each designated as a separate historic district, namely, Newington Junction South, North, and West Historic Districts.
Newington, Connecticut
Newington is a town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States. As of the 2000 census, it had a total population of 29,306. The Connecticut Department of Transportation has its headquarters in Newington....
. It is centered at the intersection of Willard Avenue (Route 173) and West Hill Road in the northwestern part of the town, in the area generally just south of the Hartford city line. The name of the area refers to the railroad junction where the railroad line from New Haven meets with the railroad line from Bristol
Bristol, Connecticut
Bristol is a suburban city located in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States southwest of Hartford. According to 2006 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the city is 61,353. Bristol is primarily known as the home of ESPN, whose central studios are in the city. Bristol is also home to...
and Waterbury
Waterbury
Waterbury is a city in Connecticut in the United States.Waterbury may also refer to any one of the following:-Places:United States*Waterbury, Nebraska*Waterbury, Vermont*Waterbury , Vermont,a village within the town of Waterbury, Vermont....
. The development of Newington Junction as a result of the railroad was instrumental in the separation of the town of Newington from its mother town of Wethersfield
Wethersfield, Connecticut
Wethersfield is a town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States. Many records from colonial times spell the name Weathersfield, while Native Americans called it Pyquag...
.
The area is also architecturally significant for the range of styles used in houses built during the period of significance of the area. The neighborhood contains houses with architectural styles from the late 18th century to the early 20th century. For reasons of both historical and architectural significance, a significant portion of the neighborhood has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places
National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places is the United States government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation...
as historic district
Historic district (United States)
In the United States, a historic district is a group of buildings, properties, or sites that have been designated by one of several entities on different levels as historically or architecturally significant. Buildings, structures, objects and sites within a historic district are normally divided...
s. The architectural centerpiece of Newington Junction is the Willard Homestead and the Newington Junction Railroad Depot
Newington Junction Railroad Depot
The Newington Junction Railroad Depot is located in Newington, Connecticut. The depot was built in 1870 and was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 22, 1986....
located in the center of the neighborhood. Both properties are separately listed on the National Register. Because the central area is now surrounded by incompatible modern structures, the architecturally significant areas of the neighborhood have been grouped into three clusters, each designated as a separate historic district, namely, Newington Junction South, North, and West Historic Districts.
Newington Junction South Historic District
The South district is located along Willard Avenue south of the intersection with West Hill Road (268-319 Willard Avenue). It consists of 9 contributing and 2 non-contributing properties over an area of 10 acres (40,468.6 m²). The houses here include examples of Late Victorian, Colonial, Gothic Revival styles, showcasing architecture from the period 1800-1924.Newington Junction North Historic District
The North district is located along Willard Avenue north of the intersection with West Hill Road (55-108 Willard Avenue). It consists of 13 contributing and 3 non-contributing properties over an area of 10 acres (40,468.6 m²). The houses here include examples of Colonial Revival, Late Victorian, and Queen Anne styles, showcasing architecture from the periocd 1850-1949.Newington Junction West Historic District
The West district is primarily located along West Hill Road (269-303 West Hill Road) but also includes two additional properties on Willard Avenue near the intersection of Willard Avenue and West Hill Road. The district consists of 13 contributing and 3 non-contributing properties over an area of 8 acres (32,374.9 m²). The houses include examples of Colonial, Colonial Revival, and Late Victorian styles, showcasing architecture from the period 1650-1949.See also
- Newington (CDOT station)Newington (CDOT station)Newington Station is a proposed station in Newington, Connecticut, on the New Haven-Hartford-Springfield Commuter Rail Line. It was listed by the Department of Transportation as one of three new stations that would be built for the line, the others being Enfield and North Haven/Hamden.The station...