Overlook Historic District
LHD boundaries as described are approximate and subject to change. Consult the LHD Study Report on file with the relevant local district commission or municipal authority to verify district boundaries and whether a specific property, particularly one in proximity of a boundary line, is within the district. Also note that LHD boundaries may differ from those of State or National Register Districts.
- Town:
- Bristol
- Year of Establishment:
- 2007
- Notes on Establishment:
- The district was approved by CCT in 2004.
- District Authority:
- Bristol Historic District Commission
- Link to Commission or Municipal Website:
- District Character:
- Urban neighborhood
- Features:
- Architectural Style:
Colonial, Greek Revival, Federal, Italianate, Second Empire, Gothic Revival
- Era:
- 19th Century, 20th Century
Buildings
The Overlook local historic district is located towards the east and the northeast of the Federal Hill National Register Historic District. In 2007, the Bristol City Council established the Overlook Local Historic District in order to preserve and protect the unique architectural heritage of a portion of the city–s Federal Hill neighborhood. The District is dominated by many large Colonial Revival-style homes built by Bristol–s leading industrialist families during the early part of the 20th century. Several of these homes are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. When the District was created, the Council also established the Bristol Historic District Commission, which was given the responsibility to –preserve and protect– the District–s architectural character. To accomplish this, the Commission is authorized by both state law and city ordinance to review proposed changes to the exterior features of buildings (and certain structures) within the District visible to the public and to decide upon the appropriateness of such changes within the context of the District. [Historic District pamphlet]
The Overlook Local Historic District (–the District–) has been established to preserve and protect the unique architectural heritage of a portion of the Federal Hill neighborhood in the City of Bristol. Various phases of growth, development, and lifestyle are reflected in the varied architectural structures of this area. [Town Website]
[1] District information retrieved from the town website http://www.ci.bristol.ct.us/.[2] Proposed Overlook Local Historic District, Federal Hill District Committee preliminary report, SHPO Library, Hartford. [3] Assessors information and Parcel IDs retrieved from the Historic District Study Committee Report and the interactive list of designated properties accessed in the town website [http://www.ci.bristol.ct.us/filestorage/3326/6630/12223/Overlook_Historic_District_-_list_of_properties_with_photo_links.pdf][4] Historic district pamphlet [http://www.ci.bristol.ct.us/filestorage/3326/6630/12732/Historic_District_pamphlet_(approved_6-09)(on-line_version).pdf]
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- Date of Compilation:
- 11/15/11
- Compiler:
- Manjusha Patnaik, CT Trust for Historic Preservation