National Register of Historic Places

Montgomery-Grand-Liberty Streets Historic District

Newburgh, Orange County, New York
Listed
July 15, 1973
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
73001246

About this property

The Montgomery–Grand–Liberty Streets historic district was the first of two to be designated in the city of Newburgh, New York, United States. It runs along the three named north-south streets in the northeast quadrant of the city and includes 250 buildings in its 1,010 acres (4.1 km2). The later East End Historic District (Newburgh, New York) is nearby. Much of the district's historical character comes from its historic homes, dating to the 19th century. Many were built by local industrialists to take advantage of the views over the Hudson River available from the neighborhood. Some incorporated groundbreaking design trends pioneered by Newburgh native Andrew Jackson Downing, making the area important in architectural history. It was thus added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. Three contributing properties — the David Crawford House, Old Town Cemetery, and Newburgh's main post office — are separately listed on the Register, and one, the Dutch Reformed Church, has been recognized as a National Historic Landmark.

Location

Newburgh, Orange County, New York
41.50794, -74.00962

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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

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Nearby Historic Sites

Old Town Cemetery and Palatine Church Site
Listed
0 mi
Crawford, David, House
Industrial
0.1 mi
Dutch Reformed Church
Colonial
0.2 mi
US Post Office-Newburgh
Industrial
0.3 mi
East End Historic District
Listed
0.4 mi

Nearby Battles

Battle of Fort Montgomery
1777Revolutionary War
7 mi
Battle of Fort Clinton
1777Revolutionary War
7.5 mi

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When was Montgomery-Grand-Liberty Streets Historic District listed on the National Register?

Montgomery-Grand-Liberty Streets Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 15, 1973.

What type of historic resource is Montgomery-Grand-Liberty Streets Historic District?

Montgomery-Grand-Liberty Streets Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Montgomery-Grand-Liberty Streets Historic District?

The period of significance for Montgomery-Grand-Liberty Streets Historic District is recorded as the listed era.

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