National Register of Historic Places

Cambridge Historic District

Cambridge, Washington County, New York
Listed
November 15, 1978
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
78001922

About this property

The Cambridge Historic District is located in an irregular pattern along streets in the village of Cambridge in Washington County, New York. It is a 105-acre (42 ha) area reflecting the extent of the village when it was first incorporated in the 1860s and its subsequent development in the years the Rice Seed Company, largest in the world at the time, was located here. Many of the district's 240 buildings date to the 19th century, with a few 18th-century structures and modern intrusions. Among its contributing properties are the Rice Seed Company's headquarters, a late Victorian opera house and a church with Tiffany interiors and stained glass windows. In 1978 it was designated a historic district and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. In 1978, it included 198 contributing buildings and one other contributing site.

Location

Cambridge, Washington County, New York
43.02671, -73.38006

Categories

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Sources

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Nearby Battles

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Questions about this property

When was Cambridge Historic District listed on the National Register?

Cambridge Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 15, 1978.

What type of historic resource is Cambridge Historic District?

Cambridge Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Cambridge Historic District?

The period of significance for Cambridge Historic District is recorded as the listed era.

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