New Paltz Downtown Historic District Explained

New Paltz Downtown Historic District
Nrhp Type:hd
Nocat:yes
Location:Main, N. Chestnut, S. Chestnut, Church, N. Front, Academy and W. Center Sts., Innis and Plattekill Aves.New Paltz, New York
Coordinates:41.7481°N -74.0851°W
Architect:Multiple
Added:July 24, 2009
Area:37.8acres
Refnum:09000561

New Paltz Downtown Historic District is a national historic district located at New Paltz in Ulster County, New York. The district includes 147 contributing buildings, one contributing site, and eight contributing structures. It encompasses most of the portion of the village that was developed in the 19th century as it became the commercial center for a growing agricultural town. Located within the district is the separately-listed Elting Memorial Library.[1]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2009.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: National Register of Historic Places Registration: New Paltz Downtown Historic District. March 2009. 2010-03-20. Neil Larson. New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20111209093528/http://www.oprhp.state.ny.us/hpimaging/hp_view.asp?GroupView=102830. 2011-12-09. See also: Web site: Accompanying 17 photos.