Fredonia Commons Historic District

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Fredonia Commons Historic District
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Fredonia Village Hall in July, 2015
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LocationMain, Temple, Church, Day, and Center Sts., Fredonia, New York
Coordinates 42°26′25″N79°19′55″W / 42.44028°N 79.33194°W / 42.44028; -79.33194
Built1834
ArchitectJones, John; Et al.
Architectural styleMid 19th Century Revival, Early Republic, Late Victorian
NRHP reference No. 78001843 [1]
Added to NRHPOctober 19, 1978

Fredonia Commons Historic District is a national historic district located at Fredonia in Chautauqua County, New York. The district encompasses the central core of Fredonia; the main civic buildings, churches and commercial structures clustered around the commons. The district includes approximately 25 structures including the Fenner Fire Station, Village Hall, U.S. Post Office, Darwin R. Baker Library, United Methodist Church, Baptist Church, and Trinity Episcopal Church. Commercial buildings are located along the south side of the commons. [2]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. Claire L. Ross (n.d.). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Fredonia Commons Historic District". New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation . Retrieved June 14, 2009.See also: "Accompanying six photos".