Architecture of the Broad Street-Davis Park Historic District

In the borough of Danielson, nestled within Killingly, Connecticut, the Broad Street-Davis Park Historic District covers 30 acres (12 ha). Added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1998, the district features 95 contributing buildings, one contributing site, and four contributing objects. It showcases a variety of architectural styles, including Stick/Eastlake, Queen Anne, and Colonial Revival.

The district's character reflects the development of Danielson, which began in 1809 when brothers James and Hezekiah Danielson built a cotton spinning mill. Growth was fueled by other textile mills, the completion of the Norwich and Worcester Railroad in 1830, and subsequent business expansion. The houses in the Broad Street-Davis Park area were built by middle and upper-class residents who chose the latest architectural styles and built large houses above the river terrace for flood protection.

The district also includes Davis Park, a 1.9-acre (0.77 ha) triangular park created in 1890. Nearby landmarks include the Old Killingly High School building, which is separately listed on the National Register, and two churches: the 1891 Gothic St. Alban's Church and a 1960s Baptist Church.

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