National Register of Historic Places

Lowertown Historic District

Lockport, Niagara County, New York
Listed
June 3, 1973
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
73001225

About this property

Lowertown Historic District is a national historic district located at Lockport in Niagara County, New York. The district is predominantly residential in nature, with some commercial structures and warehouses. The most elegant homes are along Market Street, east of Chapel Street, facing the Erie Canal. Notable structures in this district include the Western Block Company Warehouse, a 2+1⁄2-story stone structure built before 1855; Lockport Bank Building built in 1829, and located at 315-319 Market Street; Washington Hunt House, built in 1831 and home to New York Governor Washington Hunt, and located at 363 Market Street; the former Christ Episcopal Church at 425 Market Street; and the Vine Street School, an Italianate style one-room school built in 1864. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.

Location

Lockport, Niagara County, New York
43.18102, -78.67560

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Sources

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When was Lowertown Historic District listed on the National Register?

Lowertown Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 3, 1973.

What type of historic resource is Lowertown Historic District?

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

What is the period of significance for Lowertown Historic District?

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

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