New HavenBuilding Archive
New Haven's architectural legacy are remnants of the city's rich and evolving history. Shaped by the forces of economic production, policy and investment, and the various communities that call it home, these buildings come together to tell a story spanning centuries. Each represents a moment along this historical timeline, from the arrival of English colonists and the rapid industrialization which followed to the formation of working-class immigrant communities, the sweeping urban renewal programs of the 1950s, and the transformations brought by the rise of the automobile. The New Haven Building Archive collects and publicizes this history.
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About the Archive
The New Haven Building Archive (NHBA) is a digital, mobile, and interactive guide to New Haven's architectural legacy and cultural heritage. As a digital database for local buildings, the NHBA harnesses digital mapping technologies, place-based storytelling and community-based research.
This archive is brought to you by the Yale Urban Media Project. YUMP is a New Haven-based collective promoting public scholarship and events surrounding the built environment, city planning, local history, and urban change.
User & Contribution Guide
To use the archive, enter in building names or addresses, or search by specific categories in the search bar above the interactable map. Use the tabs at the top of the page (also linked on this page) to guide you on specific explorations.
The New Haven Building Archive is a collaborative project that welcomes contributions from students, researchers, and community members. If you would like to contribute comments, images, or research, please create an account to start uploading building entries and walking tours to the public archive.
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