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Smith & Bassette was an architectural firm based in Hartford, Connecticut. Its partners included Henry Hilliard Smith and Roy D. Bassette .

"The architectural firm of Smith and Bassette became known for its design of multi-purpose public buildings and their skill in the Classical and Colonial Revival genres. For example, in 1917 the firm shared first place with Paul P. Cret for the design of a Classical Revival building in the Hartford County Building Competition."

The firm or its partners' works include the following three structures that both survive and are listed on the National Register of Historic Places:

  • Eno Memorial Hall, 754 Hopmeadow St., Simsbury, Connecticut, designed by Roy D. Bassette
  • Heublein Tower, at Talcott Mountain State Park, Simsbury, Connecticut, designed by Smith & Bassette
  • Simsbury Bank and Trust Company Building, 760-762 Hopmeadow St., Simsbury, Connecticut, designed by Smith & Bassette

    • Other works include:

  • Lucy Robbins Welles Library in Newington, Connecticut.

    • References

    Smith & Bassette Wikipedia
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