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Bridge Street Historic District
Bridge Street, Montgomery NY.jpg
Looking south on Bridge Street from Route 17K.
Bridge Street Historic District (Montgomery, New York) is located in New York
Bridge Street Historic District (Montgomery, New York)
Location in New York
Bridge Street Historic District (Montgomery, New York) is located in the United States
Bridge Street Historic District (Montgomery, New York)
Location in the United States
Location Montgomery, NY
Nearest city Newburgh
Area 130 acres (52 ha)
Built Late 18th-early 19th century
Architectural style Greek Revival, Federal
NRHP reference No. 80002736
Added to NRHP 1980

The Bridge Street Historic District is a special area in the village of Montgomery, located in Orange County, New York. It's called a "historic district" because it has many old buildings that tell us about the past. This district is found along Bridge Street, right where Route 17K enters the village after crossing the Wallkill River at a place called Ward's Bridge. That's how it got its name!

Map of Montgomery showing historic districts
Bridge Street highlighted in green (the red area next to it is the Union Street-Academy Hill Historic District)

What is a Historic District?

A historic district is like an outdoor museum where people still live and work! It's a group of buildings, streets, and other features that are important because of their history or architecture. When an area becomes a historic district, it means people want to protect its unique look and feel for future generations. This helps keep the stories of the past alive.

Exploring Bridge Street's Past

The Bridge Street Historic District is mostly made up of homes. There are 28 houses in this district, and they are generally older than many other buildings in the village. The oldest house here dates all the way back to 1792! Imagine living in a house that's over 200 years old. Many of these buildings show off cool old styles like Greek Revival and Federal architecture, which were popular a long time ago.

Why is Bridge Street Special?

Because of its important history and well-preserved old buildings, the Bridge Street Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. The National Register is the official list of places in the United States that are considered worthy of preservation because of their historical significance. Being on this list helps protect the district and reminds everyone of its value to the community's story.

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