Rumsey Hall
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About Rumsey Hall
Rumsey Hall, at 12 Bolton Hill Rd., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 10, 1990. It was among the first 6 of Cornwall’s 9 listings. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the state level. It describes its style as Greek Revival, as it does for 298 other Connecticut listings. The listing covers 2.2 acres.
What it isDemolished historic building in Connecticut. 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 · 43 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 2 landmarks in about 5 minutes
12 Bolton Hill Rd., Cornwall · about 0.1 miles on foot, as the crow flies
- 1Rumsey HallStart here
- 2Steward's House, Foreign Mission SchoolBuilding · next door
Greek Revival style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Greek Revival.
Memories of Rumsey Hall
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Rumsey Hall
Is Rumsey Hall on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on May 10, 1990 (Register number 90000762).
Is Rumsey Hall a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Connecticut has 64 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Steward's House, Foreign Mission School, 0.1 miles away.
Can you visit Rumsey Hall?
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 Rumsey Hall?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 43 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 132354913 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.