The Coit Street Historic District preserves one of New London's most intact concentrations of early residential architecture, containing rare examples of 18th-century gambrel, Georgian, and Federal-style dwellings alongside a strong collection of Greek Revival, Italianate, Queen Anne, and early 20th-century houses. The district reflects continuous development from the mid-18th century through the early 1900s, beginning as an 18th-century settlement on the northeastern edge of Bream Cove and later expanding as the cove was filled in and waterfront trades evolved. Early residents were closely tied to maritime activity, while later occupants worked in supporting crafts and small industries. Coit and Blinman Streets — among the first laid out in New London — still follow their colonial alignments around the former shoreline. Several houses are associated with prominent local families, including the Coits and the Starrs. Although once part of a larger 18th-century neighborhood, the district today stands isolated by modern development, retaining a compact, cohesive streetscape that illustrates New London's architectural and community history across two centuries. - AsNotedIn