Newport Historic District (Newport, Pennsylvania) Explained

Newport Historic District
Nrhp Type:hd
Nocat:yes
Location:Roughly bounded by Fickes Ln., Oliver St., Front St., Little Buffalo Run, Bloomfield Av. and Sixth St., Newport, Pennsylvania and Oliver Township, Pennsylvania
Coordinates:40.4775°N -77.1328°W
Built:1820
Architect:Hetrick, John L,; Frank, J.C., et al.
Architecture:Italianate, Second Empire, I-house
Added:March 12, 1999
Refnum:99000321

The Newport Historic District is a national historic district that is located in Newport and Oliver Township, Perry County, Pennsylvania, United States.

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1999.

History and architectural features

This district consists of a large residential neighborhood of primarily vernacular, working-class homes, a commercial area, industrial buildings, public buildings, three bridges, and a cemetery. Of the 418 contributing buildings, 361 are residences. Notable commercial buildings include the Graham Hotel (1871), Butz Building (1875), and Centennial Building (1876). The remains of the Jones Warehouse date prior to 1820 and are a part of the David M. Myers Warehouse.[1]

In 2004, the Newport Square underwent a revitalization project, during which all overhead power lines were moved underground or rerouted. Updates included the addition of period-style streetlamps, as well as ornamental trees, brick planters and new flag poles. These changes helped return the square to a more historical appearance.

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1999.

Places of Note

Historical Residences

Notes and References

  1. Web site: National Historic Landmarks & National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania. ARCH: Pennsylvania's Historic Architecture & Archaeology. Searchable database. 2009-10-24. Note: This includes Web site: [{{NRHP-PA|H107988_01H.pdf}} National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form: Newport Historic District]. 2009-10-24. Douglas Dinsmore. PDF. June 1998. and Web site: [{{NRHP-PA|H107988_02I.pdf}} National Register of Historic Places Resource Inventory: Newport Historic District]. 2009-10-24. Douglas Dinsmore. PDF. June 1998.