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Alsop, Richard IV, House

Alsop, Richard IV, House is a historic place in Middletown, Middlesex County, Connecticut, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on October 6, 1970, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 70000686.

Middletown, Middlesex County, ConnecticutListed October 6, 1970NRIS #70000686★ National Historic Landmark
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What is Alsop, Richard IV, House?

The Richard Alsop IV House is a historic house at 301 High Street in Middletown, Connecticut. Completed in 1839, the house is a distinctive example of transitional Greek Revival and Italianate architecture, and is nationally significant for the extremely well-preserved drawings on its interior walls. The site was designated a U.S. National Historic Landmark on January 16, 2009. The house served as the Davison Art Center of Wesleyan University until 2019. The Davison Art Collection is now located in Olin Memorial Library.

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Listing details

Name
Alsop, Richard IV, House
City
Middletown
County
Middlesex County
State
Connecticut
Listed on the National Register
October 6, 1970
NRIS reference number
70000686
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
41.55821, -72.65595
When was Alsop, Richard IV, House listed on the National Register?

Alsop, Richard IV, House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 6, 1970.

Where is Alsop, Richard IV, House located?

Alsop, Richard IV, House is located in Middletown, Middlesex County, Connecticut at approximately 41.55821, -72.65595. See the map above.

Is Alsop, Richard IV, House a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Alsop, Richard IV, House is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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