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Oysterman's Row
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National Register of Historic Places

Oysterman's Row

A district of 38 historic buildingsOn the Register since 2010
Mid 19th CenturyListed 2010Norwalk

Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About the district

Oysterman's Row, at Roughly bounded by Pond St, Rowayton Ave, Cook St, and Roton Ave, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Nov 17, 2010. The Register lists it for its architecture, town planning and maritime history, at the state level. It describes its style as Mid 19th Century, as it does for 2 other Connecticut listings. The district takes in 38 historic buildings. The listing covers 16 acres.

PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 139 MB · National Archives↗
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Finding Oysterman's Row

Roughly bounded by Pond St, Rowayton Ave, Cook St, and Roton Ave, Norwalk

No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.

Around it

7 more Register listings within 2 miles

★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.

Memories of Oysterman's Row

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Questions about Oysterman's Row

Is Oysterman's Row on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Nov 17, 2010 (Register number 10000927).

Is Oysterman's Row a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Connecticut has 64 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Lockwood-Mathews Mansion, 3.4 miles away.

Can you visit Oysterman's Row?

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 Oysterman's Row?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 139 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 132354003 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.