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Winsted is a census-designated place and an incorporated city [3] in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States. It is part of the town of Winchester . The population of Winsted was 7,192 at the 2020 census , a decrease from 7,712 at the 2010 census .
Winsted, with a population of 7,321 by far the largest community in Winchester, is in the eastern part of the town. According to the United States Census Bureau , the town has a total area of 33.8 square miles (87.6 km 2 ), of which 32.5 square miles (84.2 km 2 ) are land and 1.3 square miles (3.4 km 2 ), or 3.87%, are water. [ 3 ]
The West End Commercial District encompasses a single city block of commercial buildings in Winsted, Connecticut.The block, consisting of the north side of Main Street between Union and Elm Streets, is the city's largest grouping of late-19th and early-20th century commercial buildings to survive flooding and redevelopment.
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The Winsted Green Historic District encompassing the historic town green of Winsted, Connecticut, and a collection of historic buildings that face it.It extends northward from the junction of United States Route 44 and Connecticut Route 8 to Holabird Avenue, and features a diversity of architecture from the early 19th to 20th centuries, reflecting the city's growth.
The American Mural Project (AMP) is a nonprofit arts center located in Winsted, Connecticut, that offers exhibits, events, and educational programs. Its central exhibit is an indoor three-dimensional mural —a tribute to American workers measuring 120 feet long and five stories high.
The Northwestern Connecticut Community College was founded in 1965 by Winsted residents, including Ralph Nader's older brother, Shafeek Nader [4] and Norfolk native Ralph H. Keiller. It started as a private institution but the state took over funding and operation by November 1965.
The towns that suffered the most loss include Farmington, Putnam, Naugatuck, Waterbury, and Winsted. 87 people died during the flooding, [2] and property damage across the state was estimated at more than $200 million, in 1955 figures. [3] The floods prompted changes in safety measures, river monitoring, and zoning laws.