Wednesday, February 19, 2014

The Wauregan

Norwich, CT

Built in 1855, The Wauregan was, at one time,  the finest hotel between New York and Boston.  While on a campaign trip in 1860, Abraham Lincoln stayed at a room here.  The building came very close to demolition, but a preservation movement saved the building and restored it to its former glory.  The building now houses modern apartments but like a number of buildings in downtown Norwich, is still struggling financially.  

2 comments:

  1. Norwich makes me sad. There are so many fine buildings, but the whole city seems to be struggling greatly.

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    1. I agree. It has never really recovered from the loss of all the mill jobs.

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