Park Square Historic District (Franklinville, New York)

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LocationPark Square roughly bounded by N. Main, Pine, Chestnut, S. Main, Elm, and Church Sts., Franklinville, New York
Coordinates 42°20′14″N78°27′27″W / 42.33722°N 78.45750°W / 42.33722; -78.45750 Coordinates: 42°20′14″N78°27′27″W / 42.33722°N 78.45750°W / 42.33722; -78.45750
ArchitectNapier, George H.
Architectural styleClassical Revival, Italianate, Queen Anne
NRHP reference No. 86002719 [1]
Added to NRHPSeptember 22, 1986

Park Square Historic District is a historic district located at Franklinville in Cattaraugus County, New York. The district encompasses the historic core of the village of Franklinville and include the landscaped village green, brickpaved streets, and the commercial or civic buildings fronting on the square or located immediately adjacent to it. Significant buildings range in date from 1828 to 1924 and reflect a variety of 19th-century and early 20th-century architectural styles including Queen Anne, Italianate, and Classical Revival styles. The village square was established in 1876. The district contains 21 contributing buildings and 2 contributing structures. [2]

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It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986. [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. Mark L. Peckham (July 1986). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Park Square Historic District". New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation . Retrieved 2009-06-14.See also: "Accompanying 16 photos".

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