Wheeler Block
Also known as Old Town Hall; Ransom School
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Wheeler Block
Wheeler Block, at 40 Norwich Ave., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Apr 16, 1993. It was among the first 7 of Colchester’s 8 listings. The Register lists it for its architecture and social history, at the local level. It describes its style as Second Empire, as it does for 66 other Connecticut listings. Three more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isBuilding in Connecticut, United States of America. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 132 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 4 landmarks in about 10 minutes
40 Norwich Ave., Colchester · about 0.2 miles on foot, as the crow flies
Second Empire style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Second Empire.
Memories of Wheeler Block
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Wheeler Block
Is Wheeler Block on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Apr 16, 1993 (Register number 93000312).
Is Wheeler Block a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Connecticut has 64 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is John Trumbull Birthplace, 7.4 miles away.
Can you visit Wheeler Block?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Wheeler Block?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 132 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 132355954 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.