National Register of Historic Places

Ford Block

Oneonta, Otsego County, New York
Listed
September 6, 1984
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
84002893

About this property

Ford Block is a historic commercial building located at Oneonta in Otsego County, New York. It is a large, three story brick building in a modified Queen Anne style. It was built between 1881 and 1882 and is built of load-bearing brick walls and covered by a flat composition roof. The first floor is a series of storefronts; the second window openings on the second level have segmental arches and those on the third floor round arches. In 1975, it was saved from demolition as part of the urban renewal of Oneonta by a group of local businessmen. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. It is located within the Oneonta Downtown Historic District established in 2003. f>

Location

188-202 Main St.
Oneonta, Otsego County, New York
42.45396, -75.06163

Categories

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Sources

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Questions about this property

When was Ford Block listed on the National Register?

Ford Block was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 6, 1984.

What type of historic resource is Ford Block?

Ford Block is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Ford Block?

The period of significance for Ford Block is recorded as the industrial era.

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