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The National Register of Historic Places
The primary benefits of this designation are tax credits and expanded grant opportunities.

Historic Districts identified, submitted and accepted for listing:
  • Downtown Torrington Historic District  |  Documents  |  Pictures
  • Water Street Historic District  Documents   Pictures
  • Migeon Avenue Historic District  Documents   Pictures
  • Torringford Street Historic District  Documents   Pictures

Individual Properties identified, submitted and accepted for listing:
  • Warner Theatre, Main Street  Documents   Pictures
  • Old Firehouse, Water Street  Documents   Pictures

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Torrington City Ordinances:
These ordinances were presented to the Torrington City Council for Approval
  • Delay of Demolition Ordinance 
  • Tax Deferral for Historic Preservation Ordinance 
         Approved in 1987, this ordinance offers tax relief for individuals restoring a commercial historic building.
  • City Hall Historic Property Ordinance 
         Approved 2013, it designated City Hall as an historic property.

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Historic Resource Surveys:
Grouped by geographic area and stored at the Torrington Historical Society, these resource surveys document historic buildings, including information, specifications and photographs.

  • Downtown (center)
  • Downtown (surrounding the center)
  • Upper West side (western hills, and Newfield)
  • Lower West Side (Highland Ave & surrounds)
  • Torringford
  • West Torrington/Wrightville (Rt 272)











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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Overview & Mission
    • Board Members
  • Advocacy
    • Current Projects
    • Endangered Properties List
    • Past Projects
  • AWARDS
    • 2017 Historic Preservation
  • Membership
  • Volunteer
  • Donate
  • Contact