The Newtown Historical Society and the Connecticut Historical Commission co-sponsored a survey that inventoried 371 buildings throughout Newtown.

The report, “A Historic and Architectural Survey for the Town of Newtown, Connecticut”, states “A basic survey area encompassing the Borough of Newtown was inventoried as an intensive level survey for 188 eligible buildings and sites to 1945. An additional list of 183 buildings dating to pre-1826 compiled by the Newtown Historical Society was inventoried for all of Newtown with the exception of the Sandy Hook historic village area.“

This report, available for viewing in the reference department of the C. H. Booth Library, describes the town’s development from pre-European settlement through 1945. It has a list of the surveyed sites and an inventory form for each site describing structures, notable features, historical significance, and the sources for the information. 

By undertaking and supporting projects such as these, we not only preserve Newtown's past but provide for its future in the form of lasting documented resources. The Society recognizes this need as even more urgent as we move into the 21st century.
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