Rochester Street Historic District

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Rochester Street Historic District
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LocationBoth sides of Rochester St., Scottsville, New York
Coordinates 43°1′25″N77°44′49″W / 43.02361°N 77.74694°W / 43.02361; -77.74694 Coordinates: 43°1′25″N77°44′49″W / 43.02361°N 77.74694°W / 43.02361; -77.74694
Area20 acres (8.1 ha)
Architectural styleGreek Revival
NRHP reference No. 73001205 [1]
Added to NRHPOctober 25, 1973

Rochester Street Historic District is a national historic district located at Scottsville in Monroe County, New York. The district encompasses 41 residential structures, over half of which date from the 1830s through 1850s and are distinct examples of Greek Revival architecture. [2]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. [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. Cornelia E. Brooke (June 1973). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Rochester Street Historic District". New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation . Retrieved 2009-09-01.See also: "Accompanying two photos".