National Register of Historic Places

St. Patrick's Parochial Residence-Convent and School

Elmira, Chemung County, New York
Listed
November 5, 1992
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
92001561

About this property

St. Patrick's Parochial Residence-Convent and School is a historic Roman Catholic parochial residence (rectory and convent), and school complex located at Elmira in Chemung County, New York. The structures are across from St. Patrick's Catholic Church. The residence was built in 1884 and is a two-story brick structure in the Second Empire style. It has been adapted for senior citizen housing. The school was erected in 1892-1894 and is a hipped roof, three story structure on a high basement in the Second Renaissance Revival style. The architect for the residence was Huron O. Smith, and the architects for the school were Pierce & Bickford, all of Elmira. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1992.

Location

515--517 Park Pl.
Elmira, Chemung County, New York
42.09329, -76.81092

Categories

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Sources

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Nearby Battles

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When was St. Patrick's Parochial Residence-Convent and School listed on the National Register?

St. Patrick's Parochial Residence-Convent and School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 5, 1992.

What type of historic resource is St. Patrick's Parochial Residence-Convent and School?

St. Patrick's Parochial Residence-Convent and School is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for St. Patrick's Parochial Residence-Convent and School?

The period of significance for St. Patrick's Parochial Residence-Convent and School is recorded as the industrial era.

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