Waverly Historic District
National Register of Historic Places

Waverly Historic District

Abington, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
Listed
August 19, 2004
Type
District
Period
Modern
Ref No.
04000884

About this property

The Waverly Historic District is a national historic district that is centered roughly on Academy Street and Abington Road, and which encompasses Carbondale Road, Beech, Cole, Church and Dearborn streets in Waverly Township, Pennsylvania. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2004. Historic functions of the district include domestic buildings, at least one religious structure, commerce and trade, education and recreation and culture. The district was built circa 1928, and is significant for its architecture. Architectural styles include late Victorian, late nineteenth and early twentieth-century American movements. Architects include George M.D. Lewis and Ephraim Ross. Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS) No. PA-214, "Main Street School, One Room, Waverly, Lackawanna County, PA", 7 photos, 2 measured drawings, 3 data pages, supplemental material

Location

Abington, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
41.52761, -75.70486

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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When was Waverly Historic District listed on the National Register?

Waverly Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 19, 2004.

What type of historic resource is Waverly Historic District?

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

What is the period of significance for Waverly Historic District?

The period of significance for Waverly Historic District is recorded as the modern era.

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