Straddling the towns of Norwalk; Wilton; and New Canaan is the little valley known as Silvermine; an artists� colony whose rural feel has changed little since it was settled in the Colonial era. By the 19th century; a dozen mills were humming along the Silvermine River. When the mills became silent with the advent of steam power; the bucolic beauty of the valley attracted painters and sculptors; writers and poets; and illustrators and cartoonists who formed a celebrated artists� colony centered around the Silvermine Guild of Artists and the Silvermine Tavern. In 2006; an enclave of 85 buildings in the core neighborhood; including a number of artists� homes; were recognized as part of the Silvermine Center Historic District. Today; Silvermine continues to attract residents who value its artistic heritage and natural beauty.
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