New Paltz Downtown Historic District

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New Paltz Downtown Historic District
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New Paltz Downtown Historic District, September 2007
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LocationMain, N. Chestnut, S. Chestnut, Church, N. Front, Academy and W. Center Sts., Innis and Plattekill Aves. New Paltz, New York
Coordinates 41°44′53.25″N74°5′6.3″W / 41.7481250°N 74.085083°W / 41.7481250; -74.085083 Coordinates: 41°44′53.25″N74°5′6.3″W / 41.7481250°N 74.085083°W / 41.7481250; -74.085083
Area37.8 acres (15.3 ha)
ArchitectMultiple
NRHP reference No. 09000561 [1]
Added to NRHPJuly 24, 2009

New Paltz Downtown Historic District is a national historic district located at New Paltz in Ulster County, New York. The district includes 147 contributing buildings, one contributing site, and eight contributing structures. It encompasses most of the portion of the village that was developed in the 19th century as it became the commercial center for a growing agricultural town. Located within the district is the separately-listed Elting Memorial Library. [2]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2009. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. Neil Larson (March 2009). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: New Paltz Downtown Historic District". New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Archived from the original on 2011-12-09. Retrieved 2010-03-20.See also: "Accompanying 17 photos".