Simsbury Center in Capitol Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
The Landmark Building
Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 28, 2015
1. The Landmark Building Marker
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The Landmark Building. .
The Landmark Building 760 Hopmeadow Street Simsbury, Connecticut. This building was designed by the architectural firm of Smith and Bassette in 1917 for Simsbury Bank and Trust Company, the first bank in the Farmington River Valley. It stands as a fine example of commercial Colonial Revival architecture, which was popular during the early part of the twentieth century. The project was commissioned by Joseph R. Ensign (1868-1941), a prominent local industrialist and principal in what is now Ensign-Bickford Industries. Through the years, this building was also occupied by the Southern New England Telephone Company, the Simsbury War Bureau, the local chapter of the American Red Cross, Simsbury Town Offices (1974-1981), and various local businesses. In October, 1993, this building was purchased by Landmark Partners Inc. and was completely restored to its original integrity. The building was renamed The Landmark Building when the restoration was completed in June, 1994. (side plaque) Simsbury Bank and Trust Company Building was Individually Listed in the National Register of Historic Places on November 20, 1986, by the National Park Service. The Building has been rehabilitated in accordance with the Secretary of the Interiors Standards for Rehabilitation.
The Landmark Building
760 Hopmeadow Street
Simsbury, Connecticut
This building was designed by the architectural firm of Smith & Bassette in 1917 for Simsbury Bank & Trust Company, the first bank in the Farmington River Valley. It stands as a fine example of commercial Colonial Revival architecture, which was popular during the early part of the twentieth century. The project was commissioned by Joseph R. Ensign (1868-1941), a prominent local industrialist and principal in what is now Ensign-Bickford Industries.
Through the years, this building was also occupied by the Southern New England Telephone Company, the Simsbury War Bureau, the local chapter of the American Red Cross, Simsbury Town Offices (1974-1981), and various local businesses.
In October, 1993, this building was purchased by Landmark Partners Inc. and was completely restored to its original integrity. The building was renamed The Landmark Building when the restoration was completed in June, 1994.
(side plaque)
Simsbury Bank & Trust Company Building was Individually Listed in the National Register of Historic Places on November 20, 1986, by the National
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Park Service. The Building has been rehabilitated in accordance with the Secretary of the Interiors Standards for Rehabilitation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.
Location. 41° 52.499′ N, 72° 48.094′ W. Marker is in Simsbury in Capitol Region, Connecticut. It is in Simsbury Center. It is at the intersection of Hopmeadow Street (Connecticut Route 10) and Station Street, on the right when traveling north on Hopmeadow Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 760 Hopmeadow Street, Simsbury CT 06070, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Connecticut River Valley, in Greater Hartford, and in the Knowledge Corridor. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once Hartford County and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker:
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 1, 2015, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 750 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 1, 2015, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
