River Street Historic District
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The River Street Historic District is a national historic district that is located in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1985. This district includes 215 contributing buildings that were built between 1860 and 1930, including notable examples of the Beaux Arts and Gothic Revival styles. Many of the contributing dwellings incorporate Wyoming Bluestone into the foundations and dressings. The River Street Historic District is a national historic district located at Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. The district includes 215 contributing buildings near downtown in Wilkes-Barre on Franklin St., River St., W. River St., W. Jackson St., W. Union St., W. Market St., W. Northampton St., W. South St., and W. Ross, St., and Barnum Pl. The buildings were built between 1860 and 1930, and include notable examples of the Beaux Arts and Gothic Revival styles. Many of the contributing dwellings incorporate Wyoming Bluestone into the foundations and dressings. Notable buildings include the S.L. Brown Home (1840s, 1886), George Bedford House (1875), former Presbyterian Church now Osterhout Library (1843–1852), "new" Presbyterian Church (1889), St. Stephen's Episcopal Pro-Cathedral (1897), Penn Bank Building (1911), First Eastern Building (1907), and Y.M.C.A. (1930).
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When was River Street Historic District listed on the National Register?
River Street Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 9, 1985.
What type of historic resource is River Street Historic District?
River Street Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for River Street Historic District?
The period of significance for River Street Historic District is recorded as the listed era.
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