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Norwich Heritage Trust,IncNorwich, CT 06360 |
Mission Statement
The Norwich Heritage Trust, Inc. is a nonprofit Corporation formed to promote preservation and
awareness of the city's heritage, architecture, streetscapes, and neighborhoods through
education, design, planning, and rehabilitation
Founded 1979
Education
- Restoration/Preservation Home Shows (2)
- Historic Fundraisers which showcased great architecture and re-use of historic buildings: Falls Mill, Broad Street School, Buckingham Memorial, and 4 private homes
- Photo Contests in Norwich Bulletin raised awareness of Norwich´s special architecture (3)
- Conceived & helped organize Harbor Day celebration
- Presentations: Matt Isenburg, Max Ferro, Lisa Wilson, Arthur Lathrop, Arthur Liverant, Fred Biebesheimer/Dale Plummer
- Lobbied for the restoration of a number of historic buildings including the Wauregan Hotel and the 3 buildings behind the Courthouse
- Participated with Chelsea Advocates to craft a "Vision" of Downtown Norwicich
Design
- City Hall Restoration : committee work & fundraiser to change the planned "gut" renovation to an exacting and deserving first class restoration- City Hall Restoration : committee work & fundraiser to change the planned "gut" renovation to an exacting and deserving first class restorationon
- Proposed and helped initiate the Façade Restoration Program
Planning
- Architectural & Historical Surveys (Inventories) Downtown Norwich, Jail Hill, Laurel Hill, Greenville
- Preservation Plans Jail Hill, "Downtown Mainstreet"
- National Register District Nominations Downtown, Jail Hill, Warren Hill
- Windshield Survey: What´s been done, what´s left?
- Downtown Building Priority Rating System
Rehabilitation
- Restoration of the exterior of the 1789 East District School House
- Assisted with the rehabilitation of the 1783 Dr. Daniel Lathrop School House
- Assisted with the restoration of the Victorian fence around Little Plain
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