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Birdcraft Sanctuary

Birdcraft Sanctuary is a historic place in Fairfield, Fairfield County, Connecticut, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on June 23, 1982, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 82004371.

Fairfield, Fairfield County, ConnecticutListed June 23, 1982NRIS #82004371★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Birdcraft Sanctuary?

The Connecticut Audubon Society Birdcraft Museum and Sanctuary, also known as Birdcraft Museum & Sanctuary or simply Birdcraft Sanctuary, in Fairfield, Connecticut is the oldest private songbird sanctuary in the United States. It was established in 1914 by Mabel Osgood Wright.

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The record

Listing details

Name
Birdcraft Sanctuary
City
Fairfield
County
Fairfield County
State
Connecticut
Listed on the National Register
June 23, 1982
NRIS reference number
82004371
Resource type
district
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
41.14574, -73.25826
When was Birdcraft Sanctuary listed on the National Register?

Birdcraft Sanctuary was added to the National Register of Historic Places on June 23, 1982.

Where is Birdcraft Sanctuary located?

Birdcraft Sanctuary is located in Fairfield, Fairfield County, Connecticut at approximately 41.14574, -73.25826. See the map above.

Is Birdcraft Sanctuary a National Historic Landmark?

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

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