Wolcott Square Historic District
Wolcott Square Historic District is a national historic district located at the Village of Wolcott in Wayne County, New York. The district includes the First Baptist Church, First Presbyterian Church, the Village Hall, the 1.9-acre (0.77 ha) village green (Northrup Park), a bandstand, and a public fountain. The focal point is Northrup Park, laid out in 1813 for use by the local school district.[2]
Wolcott Square Historic District | |
 Venus Fountain and Village Hall, October 2009 | |
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| Location | W. Main, Park, and New Hartford Sts., Wolcott, New York |
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| Coordinates | 43°13′12″N 76°48′58″W |
| Area | 3 acres (1.2 ha) |
| Architect | Falk, L.B. |
| Architectural style | Romanesque, Classical Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 00001692[1] |
| Added to NRHP | May 17, 2001 |
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2001.[1]
On May 19, 2013, the First Presbyterian Church of Wolcott is celebrating its bicentennial with an organ recital concert. The event also recognizes the 11th anniversary of the church's Petty-Madden organ.[3]
Gallery
First Presbyterian Church, October 2009
Wolcott Baptist Church, October 2009
Wolcott Village Hall, October 2009
References
- "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
- Nancy L. Todd (November 2000). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Wolcott Square Historic District". New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Retrieved June 14, 2009. See also: "Accompanying five photos".
- "Notice of bicentennial in a Syracuse Post-Standard ad". (includes drawing of church)
External links
Media related to Wolcott Square Historic District at Wikimedia Commons
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