National Register of Historic Places

Cold Spring Historic District

Cold Spring, Putnam County, New York
Listed
November 23, 1982
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
82001235

About this property

The Cold Spring Historic District is a historic district that includes much of the central area of the Hudson River Cold Spring village in Putnam County, New York. It is roughly bounded by Main Street (in the northeastern portion of the village the eastern end of NY 301), Cedar (NY 9D) and Fair streets and Paulding Avenue. As a surviving industrial village, Cold Spring's commercial, ecclesiastical and residential features reflect the economic and social dynamics of the (early 19th century) era. The distinctive store structures on the broad Main Street, the noticeable contrast of house types and neighborhoods and the variety of religious institutions dominated by the foundry owner's donated Episcopal church, are the legacy of the prosperous and paternalistic society in nineteenth century Cold Spring. They are significant today for their architectural and historical associations to important events in the history of the Hudson Highlands Most of the houses, churches and other buildings came into existence in the years before the Civil War, when the nearby West Point Foundry was at the peak of its production and workers were rapidly moving into the area. Today the district includes over 200 buildings, many of them contributing properties. They have helped transform the village into a popular upscale residence for commuters and weekend destination for New York City residents due to the nearby Metro-North train station offering easy access to Grand Central Terminal.

Location

Cold Spring, Putnam County, New York
41.41940, -73.95465

Categories

INDUSTRYARCHITECTURESOCIAL HISTORY
Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

Grove, The
Industrial
0.2 mi
West Point Foundry
Listed
0.3 mi
First Baptist Church of Cold Spring
Early Republic
0.4 mi
House at 249 Main Street
Industrial
0.4 mi
House at 3 Crown Street
Industrial
0.4 mi

Nearby Battles

Battle of Fort Montgomery
1777Revolutionary War
2.9 mi
Battle of Fort Clinton
1777Revolutionary War
3.4 mi
Battle of Fort Montgomery and Fort Clinton
1777Revolutionary War
7.1 mi

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When was Cold Spring Historic District listed on the National Register?

Cold Spring Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 23, 1982.

What type of historic resource is Cold Spring Historic District?

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

What is the period of significance for Cold Spring Historic District?

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