Willimantic Footbridge
About Willimantic Footbridge
Willimantic Footbridge, at Railroad St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Apr 19, 1979. It was among the first 3 of Windham’s 11 listings. The Register lists it for its engineering and transportation, at the local level. Four more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 128 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 20 minutes
Railroad St., Windham · about 0.8 miles on foot, as the crow flies
3 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Willimantic Footbridge
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Questions about Willimantic Footbridge
Is Willimantic Footbridge on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Apr 19, 1979 (Register number 79002654).
Is Willimantic Footbridge a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Connecticut has 64 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is William Williams House, 5.2 miles away.
Can you visit Willimantic Footbridge?
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 Willimantic Footbridge?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 128 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 132356197 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.