Montour Falls Historic District

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Montour Falls Historic District
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Montour Falls Historic District, March 2009
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LocationMain and Genesee Sts., Montour Falls, New York
Coordinates 42°20′41″N76°50′58″W / 42.34472°N 76.84944°W / 42.34472; -76.84944 Coordinates: 42°20′41″N76°50′58″W / 42.34472°N 76.84944°W / 42.34472; -76.84944
Area13 acres (5.3 ha)
Built1853
ArchitectGillispie & Coreyell
Architectural styleGreek Revival, Shingle Style, Italian Villa
NRHP reference No. 78001911 [1]
Added to NRHPAugust 31, 1978

Montour Falls Historic District is a national historic district located at Montour Falls in Schuyler County, New York. The district includes 24 mid- and late-19th century structures. The visual focus of the district is known as the "Glorious T" around the intersection of Genesee and Main Streets. Notable structures include the Sheriff's Office, Schuyler County Clerk's Office, Montour Falls Village Hall, Montour Falls Memorial Library, and the Greek Revival style Ashton residence. [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. Ellen T. MacDougall and Margaret L. Nadler (September 1976). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Montour Falls Historic District". New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation . Retrieved 2009-11-10.See also: "Accompanying six photos".