last change: February 15, 2008
 

NASH (the Norwalk Association of Silvermine Homeowners) has led an effort to designate three areas of Silvermine as “Historic Districts.” The “Silvermine Center Historic District,” which focuses on the area around the Silvermine Tavern, has been submitted to the Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism and will be moving up to the National Park Service for a final approval. In a few months, pending that approval, NASH will be able to provide plaques for homeowners in the Historic District.

NASH is currently starting the submission process for a second Historic District (“the Silvermine Avenue Historic District”) and researching a third Historic District (“the Perry Avenue Historic District”).

It’s important to note that these National Historic District designations do not prohibit homeowners from altering their homes or properties. It simply provides recognition for such historically significant areas as Silvermine in the hope that such recognition will increase awareness of the importance of maintaining its historic character (and, as an added benefit, it often increases property values).

Congratulations, and thanks, to NASH for its efforts on behalf of all of Silvermine!