Old State House Hartford CT

Connecticut's Old State House

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Connecticut's Old State House is open to the public! Some of CT's most important stories of freedom, democracy, and civic action began here. …

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Nov 3, 2024
Located in downtown Hartford, Connecticut’s Old State House served as Connecticut’s state capitol building from 1796 to 1878 and Hartford City Hall from 1878-1915. Much history took place in this bui… Full review by TravelingSoccerLoon
Sep 9, 2024
We came to Hartford to see the Capitol but our walk around the city was sure to pass the Old State House. The structure is a beautiful Federal style building, popular for civic architecture when our… Full review by Grover R
Jul 6, 2024
My wife had wanted to visit here for some time. On the way to the Hartford Atheneum we spontaneously decided to stop by. It was absolutely marvelous. Our guide Heidi regaled us with many interesting … Full review by PLK608
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Three Eras of Architecture Are Represented I…
After escaping a close call in 1975 (the city wanted to tear it down to build a parking lot), a 4-year, $12-million restoration in the mid 199…
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A Sight to Behold
The Old State House in Hartford is popularly believed to be the first public building that was constructed in the city and was used for vario…
triphobo.com
An Assemblage of Architectural Influences
One of the nation's oldest state houses, Hartford's Old State House dates back to 1796. A Federal-style building designed by famed ar…
cityseeker.com
Connecticut's Old State House is a downtown building that is a marriage of yesterday and today. The Old State House was completed i…
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The Old State House in Hartford, Connecticut is generally believed to have been designed by noted American architect Charles Bulfinch as …
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Located:Hartford, Connecticut
Construction completed:1792
Architect:Charles Bulfinch
Architectural style:Federal

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