West Sixth Street Historic District Explained

West Sixth Street Historic District
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Location:W. 6th St. from Poplar to Peach St., Erie, Pennsylvania
Coordinates:42.1264°N -80.0928°W
Architect:Multiple
Architecture:Second Empire, Tudor Revival, Other, Victorian Eclectic
Added:November 1, 1984
Refnum:84000353

The West Sixth Street Historic District is a national historic district that is located in Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania.

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1984.

History and architectural features

This district encompasses one hundred contributing buildings that were built between 1821 and 1930, with most built after 1883. They are primarily high-style residences that were erected along "Millionaires Row." Designed in a variety of popular architectural styles, including Eclectic Victorian, Second Empire, and Tudor Revival, notable non-residential buildings include the Erie County Courthouse. Also located in the district but separately listed are the Charles Manning Reed Mansion, the John Hill House and the Watson-Curtze Mansion.[1]

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1984.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: National Historic Landmarks & National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania. CRGIS: Cultural Resources Geographic Information System. Searchable database. Note: This includes Web site: [{{NRHP-PA|H077465_01H.pdf}} National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form: West Sixth Street Historic District]. 2012-08-18. Shirley R. French and Thomas J. Weber. PDF. June 1984.