Northeast

Torrington

Litchfield County, CT

Population

35,510

Walk Score

90 · Walker's Paradise

Median rent

$1,086

Median home value

$180,800

Incorporated

1740

Torrington is the most populated municipality and largest city in Litchfield County, Connecticut, and the Northwest Hills Planning Region. It is also the core city of Greater Torrington, one of the largest micropolitan areas in the United States. The city population was 35,515 according to the 2020 census. The city is located roughly 23 miles (37 km) west of Hartford, 34 miles (55 km) southwest of Springfield, Massachusetts, 67 miles (108 km) southeast of Albany, New York, 84 miles (135 km) northeast of New York City, and 127 miles (204 km) west of Boston, Massachusetts.

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On the National Register

Historic districts

  • Downtown Torrington Historic District · listed 1988
  • Migeon Avenue Historic District · listed 2002
  • Torringford Street Historic District · listed 1991
  • Water Street Historic District · listed 2003

Notable landmarks

  • Alldis, James, House · listed 1982
  • Buildings at 122-126-128 Franklin Street
  • Fyler-Hotchkiss Estate · listed 1987
  • Gillette's Grist Mill · listed 1977
  • Paugnut Forest Administration Building · listed 1986
  • Skee's Diner · listed 2002
  • South School · listed 1986
  • Torrington Fire Department Headquarters · listed 1987
  • Villa Friuli · listed 1991
  • Warner Theatre · listed 1984
  • Warrenton Woolen Mill · listed 1987

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