National Register of Historic Places

East Washington Historic District

East Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania
Listed
November 15, 1984
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
84000547

About this property

The East Washington Historic District is a historic district in East Washington, Pennsylvania that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is designated as a historic district by the Washington County History & Landmarks Foundation. In 1984, the Washington County History and Landmarks Foundation succeeded in having a section of East Washington consisting of 120 Victorian houses added to the National Register of Historic Places. Washington & Jefferson College was opposed to the designation, but filed an objection too late in the proceedings. College President Howard J. Burnett said that the district "was structured to prevent expansion of the college." At issue was the college's plan to expand eastward towards the Wade Avenue area, a plan that was developed in the 1968 "Master Plan." Since then, the college has had a policy of purchasing homes in that area when they become available. The college has purchased and demolished a number of buildings listed in the historic district, including 308, 314 and 322 E. Wheeling Street, which made way for the Burnett Center. A 140-year-old farm house at 137 South Wade Street was acquired by the college in 1977 after being vacant for several years and moved to a new location. As of 1995, the college owned about 30 properties listed in the historic district.

Location

East Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania
40.17193, -80.23312

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

Administration Building, Washington and Jefferson College
Early Republic
0.4 mi
Washington Armory
Civil War
0.5 mi
Lemoyne, Dr. Julius, House
Industrial
0.6 mi
LeMoyne, F. Julius, House
Industrial
0.6 mi
Washington Trust Company Building
Industrial
0.7 mi

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When was East Washington Historic District listed on the National Register?

East Washington Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 15, 1984.

What type of historic resource is East Washington Historic District?

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

What is the period of significance for East Washington Historic District?

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

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