Bristol, CT: Clock-work Habitat of the Past

Founded in 1785, Bristol, CT, flaunted its clock-making expertise. The downtown area, erected north of the river prior to the War, ushered in an era of economic, commercial, and civic dominance. The arrival of the railroad in 1850 further cemented its status. The old town hall endures as a vestige of Bristol's heritage. The Main Street Historic District, sprawling across much of the city's central business district, was erected in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Souvenirs of Bristol's yesteryears, the 19 listed buildings in the district lie along Main and Prospect Streets. Added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1995, the Main Street Historic District of Bristol, CT, encompasses a large chunk of the city's central business district, with each structure built in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

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