Historic Resources

Manchester has a broad range of historic resources that reflect the City’s rich, centuries-old heritage. Now mingling with modern structures, many of the City’s historic buildings have been preserved through the proactive conservation measures of the Heritage Commission as well as individuals and local groups interested in historic preservation. The buildings of the Amoskeag Millyard are recognized for the critical role they played in the American Industrial Revolution of the 19th century. The mill buildings are among the many structures that comprise an impressive list of local properties on the National Register of Historic Places. As focal points in Manchester’s urban renaissance in the early part of the 21st century, the Millyard and the Amoskeag Corporation Housing Neighborhood are locally designated historic districts. Through the administration of overlay districts in the City’s zoning ordinance, the structures in these two areas are afforded a level of protection that other properties in the City do not have. The Millyard Design Review Committee had been instrumental in facilitating the adaptive reuse of the remaining structures. In addition to expanding housing options and accommodating businesses and institutions downtown, creative use of spaces is increasing the likelihood of long-term protection of these properties that have historic and cultural value.

Source: Manchester Historic Association

Manchester Street ~1880

Maintained by the Currier Museum of Art, the Zimmerman House and the Kalil House are local architectural treasures. The museum offers tours of these homes, which were designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.