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{{Infobox NRHP
{{Infobox NRHP
| name =Geneseo Historic District
| name = Geneseo Historic District
| nrhp_type = nhld | nocat = yes
| nrhp_type = nhld
| nocat = yes
| image = Bear Fountain in Geneseo.jpg
| caption = Main Street’s Bear Fountain, the best-known symbol of Geneseo, here decorated with flags for Memorial Day.
| image = Bear Fountain in Geneseo.jpg
| caption = Main Street’s Bear Fountain, the best-known symbol of Geneseo, here decorated with flags for Memorial Day.
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| coordinates = {{coord|42.796237|-77.816771|region:US_type:landmark|display=title,inline}}
| location= [[Geneseo, New York]]
| locmapin = New York#USA
| location = [[Geneseo, New York]]
| locmapin = New York#USA
| area =
| area = {{convert|608|acre|ha}}
| architect= [[Claude Bragdon]], et al. (original)<br/>[[Robert Sherlock]], et al. (increase)
| architect = [[Claude Bragdon]], et al. (original)<br/>[[Robert Sherlock]], et al. (increase)
| architecture= [[Italianate architecture|Italianate]], Federal, [[Queen Anne Style architecture|Queen Anne]] (original)<br/>Mid–19th Century Revival, Late 19th and 20th Century Revivals, Late Victorian (increase)
| architecture = [[Italianate architecture|Italianate]], Federal, [[Queen Anne style architecture in the United States|Queen Anne]] (original)<br/>Mid–19th Century Revival, Late 19th and 20th Century Revivals, Late Victorian (increase)
| designated_nrhp_type=July 17, 1991<ref name="nhlsum">{{cite web|url=http://tps.cr.nps.gov/nhl/detail.cfm?ResourceId=1728&ResourceType=District |title=Geneseo Historic District |date=2007-09-14 |work=National Historic Landmark summary listing |publisher=National Park Service |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110606050311/http://tps.cr.nps.gov/nhl/detail.cfm?ResourceId=1728&ResourceType=District |archivedate=2011-06-06 |df= }}</ref>
| designated_nrhp_type = July 17, 1991<ref name="nhlsum">{{cite web|url=http://tps.cr.nps.gov/nhl/detail.cfm?ResourceId=1728&ResourceType=District |title=Geneseo Historic District |date=2007-09-14 |work=National Historic Landmark summary listing |publisher=National Park Service |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110606050311/http://tps.cr.nps.gov/nhl/detail.cfm?ResourceId=1728&ResourceType=District |archivedate=2011-06-06 }}</ref>
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| added = July 9, 1977 (original)<br/>March 21, 1985 (increase)<ref name="nris">{{NRISref|2007a}}</ref>
| added = July 9, 1977
| governing_body = Local
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| increase = March 21, 1985<ref name="nris">{{NRISref|2007a}}</ref>
| refnum=77000948 (original)<br/>85000642 (increase)
| refnum = 77000948
| increase_refnum = 85000642
}}
}}
'''Geneseo Historic District''', known also as '''Main Street Historic District''', is a [[Historic districts in the United States|historic district]] in [[Geneseo, New York]]. It was declared a [[National Historic Landmark]] in 1991.<ref name="nhlsum" />
The '''Geneseo Historic District''', previously known as the '''Main Street Historic District''', is a [[Historic districts in the United States|historic district]] encompassing much of the village center of [[Geneseo, New York]]. Geneseo has a remarkably well-preserved 19th-century streetscape, with Victorian architecture embodying a picturesque style advocated by architect [[Andrew Jackson Downing]]. The district was listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]] in 1977; an enlarged district was designated a [[National Historic Landmark]] in 1991.<ref name="nhlsum" />


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==Description and history==
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The district includes Geneseo's historic commercial center and its most refined residential neighborhood, plus the {{convert|102.8|acre|km2|sing=on}} estate of the Wadsworth family. That estate, [[The Homestead (Geneseo)]] was already separately listed in 1974. The district consists of 312 properties, of which 288 are contributing. The historic district was recognized by listing on the [[National Register of Historic Places]] in 1977 as '''Main Street Historic District''', and a boundary increase to the district enlarged it in 1985.<ref name="nrhpinv2">{{Cite journal|title=National Register of Historic Places Registration: Geneseo Historic District|url={{NHLS url|id=77000948}} |format=pdf|date=November 30, 1990 |author=Jeanette McClellan and Nancy O'Dea |publisher=National Park Service}} and {{NHLS url|id=77000948|title=Accompanying 31 photos, exteriors, from 1975, 1983, and 1985.|photos=y}}&nbsp;{{small|(6.75&nbsp;MB)}}</ref>
Geneseo was founded in 1790 by William and James Wadsworth, whose descendants exerted a significant influence on the development of the community. In addition to their philanthropic and business contributions to the town, the Wadsworths planted many oak trees, with the result that the village now has a large number of mature trees approaching 200 years or more in age. The town served as a market center for the surrounding rural agricultural areas in the first half of the 19th century, and was boosted economically by the establishment of a state [[normal school]] (now [[SUNY Geneseo]]) on a campus west of the village's commercial district. The downtown suffered a devastating fire in 1864, but was rebuilt.<ref name="nrhpinv2"/>


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The district includes Geneseo's historic commercial center and its most refined residential neighborhood, plus the {{convert|102.8|acre|km2|adj=on}} estate of the Wadsworth family. That estate, [[The Homestead (Geneseo)]] was already separately listed in 1974. The district consists of 312 properties, of which 288 are contributing. The district's buildings are stylistically somewhat diverse, with Italianate and Queen Anne Victorian styles of the second half of the 19th century dominating. Many older homes, originally built in the Federal style, were later renovated into these styles.<ref name="nrhpinv2">{{Cite journal|title=National Register of Historic Places Registration: Geneseo Historic District|url={{NHLS url|id=77000948}} |format=pdf|date=November 30, 1990 |author=Jeanette McClellan and Nancy O'Dea |publisher=National Park Service}} and {{NHLS url|id=77000948|title=Accompanying 31 photos, exteriors, from 1975, 1983, and 1985.|photos=y}}&nbsp;{{small|(6.75&nbsp;MB)}}</ref>
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==Description of Properties==


Properties included in the district are:<ref name="nrhpinv2"/>
==Properties==
Properties included in the district include:<ref name="nrhpinv2"/>
*Temple Hill Cemetery
*Temple Hill Cemetery
*Avon Road, east side:
*Avon Road, east side:
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==See also==
==See also==
*[[List of Registered Historic Places in Livingston County, New York]]
*[[National Register of Historic Places listings in Livingston County, New York]]
*[[List of National Historic Landmarks in New York]]
*[[List of National Historic Landmarks in New York]]


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== External links ==
== External links ==
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* [http://www.geneseony.com/history/history-nhlv.asp Geneseo, New York, Historic Landmark Village]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20070905052201/http://www.geneseony.com/history/history-nhlv.asp Geneseo, New York, Historic Landmark Village]
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{{National Register of Historic Places in New York}}
{{National Register of Historic Places in New York}}


[[Category:Houses on the National Register of Historic Places in New York]]
[[Category:Houses on the National Register of Historic Places in New York (state)]]
[[Category:National Historic Landmarks in New York]]
[[Category:National Historic Landmarks in New York (state)]]
[[Category:Historic districts in Livingston County, New York]]
[[Category:Historic districts in Livingston County, New York]]
[[Category:Houses in Livingston County, New York]]
[[Category:Houses in Livingston County, New York]]
[[Category:Historic districts on the National Register of Historic Places in New York (state)]]
[[Category:Historic districts on the National Register of Historic Places in New York (state)]]
[[Category:National Register of Historic Places in Livingston County, New York]]
[[Category:National Register of Historic Places in Livingston County, New York]]


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Latest revision as of 02:11, 7 January 2025

Geneseo Historic District
Main Street’s Bear Fountain, the best-known symbol of Geneseo, here decorated with flags for Memorial Day.
Geneseo Historic District is located in New York
Geneseo Historic District
Geneseo Historic District is located in the United States
Geneseo Historic District
LocationGeneseo, New York
Coordinates42°47′46″N 77°49′00″W / 42.796237°N 77.816771°W / 42.796237; -77.816771
Area608 acres (246 ha)
ArchitectClaude Bragdon, et al. (original)
Robert Sherlock, et al. (increase)
Architectural styleItalianate, Federal, Queen Anne (original)
Mid–19th Century Revival, Late 19th and 20th Century Revivals, Late Victorian (increase)
NRHP reference No.77000948 (original)
85000642 (increase)
Significant dates
Added to NRHPJuly 9, 1977
Boundary increaseMarch 21, 1985[1]
Designated NHLDJuly 17, 1991[2]

The Geneseo Historic District, previously known as the Main Street Historic District, is a historic district encompassing much of the village center of Geneseo, New York. Geneseo has a remarkably well-preserved 19th-century streetscape, with Victorian architecture embodying a picturesque style advocated by architect Andrew Jackson Downing. The district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977; an enlarged district was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1991.[2]

Description and history

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Geneseo was founded in 1790 by William and James Wadsworth, whose descendants exerted a significant influence on the development of the community. In addition to their philanthropic and business contributions to the town, the Wadsworths planted many oak trees, with the result that the village now has a large number of mature trees approaching 200 years or more in age. The town served as a market center for the surrounding rural agricultural areas in the first half of the 19th century, and was boosted economically by the establishment of a state normal school (now SUNY Geneseo) on a campus west of the village's commercial district. The downtown suffered a devastating fire in 1864, but was rebuilt.[3]

The district includes Geneseo's historic commercial center and its most refined residential neighborhood, plus the 102.8-acre (0.416 km2) estate of the Wadsworth family. That estate, The Homestead (Geneseo) was already separately listed in 1974. The district consists of 312 properties, of which 288 are contributing. The district's buildings are stylistically somewhat diverse, with Italianate and Queen Anne Victorian styles of the second half of the 19th century dominating. Many older homes, originally built in the Federal style, were later renovated into these styles.[3]

Properties

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Properties included in the district include:[3]

  • Temple Hill Cemetery
  • Avon Road, east side:
    • The Hartford House, c. 1836, another Wadsworth family property.
  • Avon Road, west side:
    • Soldiers Monument
    • St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church
    • St. Mary's Rectory
  • Center Street, north side:
    • Thirty residences and buildings, from 3 Center Street up to 81 Center Street
    • Central Presbyterian Church (c.1939)
  • Center Street, south side:
    • ...
  • 2nd St.
    • Wadsworth Library
  • Geneseo Baptist Church
  • Old Antheum Library

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. January 23, 2007.
  2. ^ a b "Geneseo Historic District". National Historic Landmark summary listing. National Park Service. September 14, 2007. Archived from the original on June 6, 2011.
  3. ^ a b c Jeanette McClellan and Nancy O'Dea (November 30, 1990). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Geneseo Historic District" (pdf). National Park Service. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help) and Accompanying 31 photos, exteriors, from 1975, 1983, and 1985. (6.75 MB)
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