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Armsmear

Armsmear is a historic place in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on November 13, 1966, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 66000802.

Hartford, Hartford County, ConnecticutListed November 13, 1966NRIS #66000802★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Armsmear?

Coltsville Historic District is a National Historic Landmark District in Hartford, Connecticut. The district encompasses the factory, worker housing, and owner residences associated with Samuel Colt (1814-1862), one of the nation's early innovators in precision manufacturing and the production of firearms. It was the site of important contributions to manufacturing technology made by Colt and the industrial enterprise he created. Coltsville is a cohesive and readily identifiable 260-acre (110 ha) area, part of which was originally listed as the Colt Industrial District on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 2008.

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The record

Listing details

Name
Armsmear
City
Hartford
County
Hartford County
State
Connecticut
Listed on the National Register
November 13, 1966
NRIS reference number
66000802
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
41.75399, -72.67427
When was Armsmear listed on the National Register?

Armsmear was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 13, 1966.

Where is Armsmear located?

Armsmear is located in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut at approximately 41.75399, -72.67427. See the map above.

Is Armsmear a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Armsmear is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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