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Russell, Samuel Wadsworth, House

Russell, Samuel Wadsworth, 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 70000688.

Middletown, Middlesex County, ConnecticutListed October 6, 1970NRIS #70000688★ National Historic Landmark
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What is Russell, Samuel Wadsworth, House?

The Samuel Russell House is a neoclassical house at 350 High Street in Middletown, Connecticut, built in 1828 to a design by architect Ithiel Town. Many architectural historians consider it to be one of the finest Greek Revival mansions in the northeastern United States. Town's client was Samuel Russell (1789-1862), the founder of Russell & Company, the largest and most important American firm to do business in the China trade in the 19th century.

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Listing details

Name
Russell, Samuel Wadsworth, House
City
Middletown
County
Middlesex County
State
Connecticut
Listed on the National Register
October 6, 1970
NRIS reference number
70000688
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
41.55992, -72.65419
When was Russell, Samuel Wadsworth, House listed on the National Register?

Russell, Samuel Wadsworth, House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 6, 1970.

Where is Russell, Samuel Wadsworth, House located?

Russell, Samuel Wadsworth, House is located in Middletown, Middlesex County, Connecticut at approximately 41.55992, -72.65419. See the map above.

Is Russell, Samuel Wadsworth, House a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Russell, Samuel Wadsworth, House is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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