Lost New London
Lost New London by Bill Morse, published by Arcadia Publishing (SC) on October 14, 2025, is a detailed exploration of the urban renewal efforts in New London, Connecticut. This edition, comprising 144 pages, presents a historical account of the significant changes that occurred following the approval of a controversial urban renewal plan in 1962. The narrative focuses on the impact of this plan, which led to the relocation of over two thousand residents and the demolition of nearly five hundred structures, some with deep historical roots.
Readers will find a rich collection of images and stories that document the transformation of New London, highlighting the loss of notable buildings such as the Neptune Building and the Victory Theater. The book delves into the architectural and cultural history of the area, examining the effects of urban planning decisions on the community. With themes related to architecture, urban land use, and local history, Lost New London offers a comprehensive look at a pivotal moment in the city’s development.
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On April 30, 1962, voters in the port city of New London, Connecticut, approved by a large margin a bulldozer approach to urban renewal in an area along Main Street stretching from downtown State Street to Hodges Square by Interstate 95, roughly one mile to the north. The plan required the relocation of more than two thousand people and the demolition of nearly five hundred structures, some dating back to the 1750s. Among the losses were the Neptune Building, the Victory Theater along the Parade, sea captains’ homes on and off Main Street, settlement houses, family-run businesses, the colonial homes of slave traders and the newer homes of freed slaves. New London native and old house enthusiast Bill Morse shares the images and stories from these events that changed a community forever.
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