Branford Center, Connecticut
Branford Center is a neighborhood and
Branford Center Historic District | |
Greek Revival, Queen Anne | |
NRHP reference No. | 87000636[2] |
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Added to NRHP | May 6, 1987 |
Historic district
The Branford Center Historic District was listed on the U.S.
Architectural styles represented in the Branford Center Historic District include
Industry is represented in buildings of the Malleable Iron Fittings Company and the Atlantic Wire Company. Government buildings include the Branford Town Hall, from 1857, a Greek Revival building. Religious institution buildings in the district include:
- the First Baptist Church, from 1840, at 975 Main Street
- St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church's rectory from c. 1925 (contributing) and church from 1974 (non-contributing)
- First Congregational Church, at 1009 Main Street, a brick and stone building from 1843 in Greek Revival style, with Italianate addition from later in the century
Geography
As defined by the U.S. Census Bureau, the boundaries of the Center extend from the Branford River north along Short Beach Road (Connecticut Route 142) to U.S. Route 1 (West Main Street), then northeast along Route 1 (becoming North Main Street) to Cedar Street, north on Cedar Street to Interstate 95, and east (northbound) on I-95 to the Branford River, which forms the entire southeastern boundary of the CDP.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP (which includes Branford Point in addition to the center) has a total area of 2.1 square miles (5.4 km2), of which 1.9 square miles (4.9 km2) is land and 0.2 square miles (0.52 km2), or 10.14%, is water.
Branford Green
The green is typical of a traditional New England town, and serves as Branford's social, commercial, and governmental nerve center. It is home to many small stores, restaurants, and coffee houses, (including perennial favorites like Ashley's Ice Cream and Common Grounds) and hosts concerts and other events. Notable annual events include the Branford Festival, and the used book sale held by the Friends of the Blackstone Memorial Library.[4]
The Branford Green is lined with churches as well as the
Demographics
As of the
There were 2,863 households, out of which 20.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 35.5% were married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 52.0% were non-families. 43.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.00 and the average family size was 2.82.
In the CDP the population was spread out, with 17.8% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 34.9% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 19.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.9 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $45,102, and the median income for a family was $59,604. Males had a median income of $42,750 versus $35,866 for females. The
See also
References
- ^ "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Branford Center CDP, Connecticut". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 1, 2012.
- ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
- ^ a b c d J. Paul Loether (September 15, 1986). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory-Nomination: Branford Center Historic District". National Park Service. and Accompanying 30 photos, from 1986
- ^ "Annual Book Sale on the Branford Green". Blackstone Library. Retrieved August 26, 2020.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.