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New London in Southeastern Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
 

290 State Street

The Thames Club

— 1905 —

 
 
290 State Street Marker image. Click for full size.
By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 24, 2023
1. 290 State Street Marker
Inscription. Built in the Italian Palazzo architectural style. Originally a private men's club. The marquee side entrance overlooked an elegant garden.
 
Erected 2006 by New London Main Street, funded by City Center District & Frank Loomis Palmer Fund.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: ArchitectureFraternal or Sororal Organizations.
 
Location. 41° 21.295′ N, 72° 5.904′ W. Marker is in New London in Southeastern Region, Connecticut. It is on State Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 290 State Street, New London CT 06320, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on the Connecticut Shoreline and in the Thames River Valley. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New London County and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: 310 State Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 243 State Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 250 State Street (within shouting distance of this marker); The Public Library of New London (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Courthouse and Library (about 400 feet away); Nathan Hale School House (about 500 feet away); 180 State Street (about 500 feet away); 181 State Street (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New London.
 
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290 State Street Marker image. Click for full size.
By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 24, 2023
2. 290 State Street Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 29, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 168 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on June 29, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
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