Built in 1839, the Simsbury Townhouse was the city townhouse for almost a century. Commonly called Boy Scout Hall, this Greek Revival landmark is rented out to local organizations for private events. With maxing standing capacity of 177, it is the venue for several fitness classes and community events.
Located to the east of Wethersfield, the Buttolph-Williams House is one of the oldest structures in the city. Established in 1711, this house was constructed in the Puritan style. Its facade features wooden clapboards and casement windows with diamond-shaped panes. The house was renovated in the 1940s by Frederick C. Palmer, who restored it to its former glory. Managed by the Connecticut Landmarks, Buttolph-Williams House opened as a museum in 1951. Elizabeth George Speare's historical fiction, "The Witch of Blackbird Pond," was set around this house, making it a popular visitation spot amongst fans of this novel.
Mount St. Joseph Academy was established in 1905 as a Catholic girls school. The magnificent structure was built in the Colonial Revival style of architecture, and has been impeccably maintained to the day. While the school is no longer in operation, the facility has been converted to an assisted living home.
The Solomon Goffe House is a historic building that is an important landmark of the Meriden region. Erected in 1711, it is one of the foremost houses and is still intact and well-preserved. Included in the U.S. National Register of Historic Places, it now serves as living museum.
The Jilson House Museum stands as a monumental house in the Willimantic region of the Windham city in Connecticut. The ancient house dates back to the year 1825, and has been registered on the National Register of Historic Places. The Windham Historical Society takes care of the museum site and its collections.
The Willimantic Footbridge is a historic bridge constructed in 1906. Built with the Steel truss footbridge type of architecture, it has a length of 635 feet (193.54 meters). It was built to connect the commercial and residential area of Willimantic. The bridge was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.