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New Haven / New Haven Green

New Haven Green is the historical center of New Haven, part of the city’s original “Nine Square Plan.” When New Haven was the co-capital (with Hartford) of Connecticut, this is where the State House stood. Benedict Arnold, whose name became synonymous with “traitor,” led the New Haven militia from here to Bunker Hill to fight […]

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New Haven / New Haven Savings Bank Building

New Haven Savings Bank Building, a pink limestone skyscraper, is a stark contrast with neighboring City Hall on New Haven Green’s eastern edge. The postmodern building was designed by William Pedersen and completed in 1974. Name:  New Haven Savings Bank Building Location:  195 Church Street Year Completed:  1974 Architect:  William Pedersen Style:  Postmodern Yale University

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New Haven / Trinity Episcopal Church on the Green

Trinity Episcopal Church, aka Trinity Church on the Green, is a Gothic Revival landmark completed in 1816. Ithial Town designed the church using New Haven trap rock. Name:  Trinity Episcopal Church, Trinity Church on the Green Location:  230 Temple Street Year Completed:  1816 Architect:  Ithial Town Style:  Gothic Revival Wikipedia:  Trinity Church on the Green

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New Haven / Eli Apartments

Eli Apartments, aka Southern New England Telephone Company Administration Building, was built in 1938. The Art Deco high-rise was designed by Roy W. Foote and Douglas Orr. It was converted in 2004 to apartments. Name:  Eli Apartments, aka Southern New England Telephone Company Administration Building Location:  227 Church Street Year Completed:  1938 Architect:  Roy W.

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Hartford / Phoenix Mutual Life Insurance Co. Building

Phoenix Mutual Life Insurance Company building of 1920, designed by NY architect Benjamin Morris. Now used by Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP). (Not to be confused with Phoenix Mutual’s modern headquarters, known as the “Boat Building” for its unusual shape.) Name: Phoenix Mutual Life Insurance Company Building, Department of Energy and Environmental

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