Imperial Granum-Joseph Parker Buildings

The Imperial Granum-Joseph Parker Buildings, located in downtown New Haven, Connecticut, are notable historic commercial structures built in 1875 and 1877. Renowned for their architectural significance, these conjoined buildings feature one of the city's few surviving cast iron facades. The Parker Building, constructed from red brick, and the slightly narrower Imperial Granum Building showcase intricate design elements typical of the era. Originally serving as a paper warehouse and a site for a patent medicine advertisement, the buildings now house a hat shop named Del Monico's. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986, they offer a glimpse into New Haven's rich architectural heritage and are situated just a block from the New Haven Green, making them an interesting stop for tourists and researchers alike.