Browncroft Historic District facts for kids
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Browncroft Historic District
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One of the historic street signposts at the corner of Ramsey Park and Corwin Road
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 Location in New York
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| Location | Roughly bounded by Browncroft Blvd., Newcastle, Blossom, and Winton Rds., Rochester, New York |
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| Area | 116 acres (47 ha) |
| Built | 1914 - 1933 |
| Architect | Browncroft Realty Corp. (landscape), Gordon & Kaelber, et al. (homes) |
| Architectural style | Prairie Style, Tudor revival, Georgian revival, Colonial revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 04000346 |
| Added to NRHP | April 20, 2004 |
The Browncroft Historic District is a special area in the Browncroft Neighborhood of Rochester, New York. It's like a time capsule! This district is recognized as a national historic district. This means it's a place with important history and architecture.
The district covers about 116 acres. It includes 518 important buildings, two special sites, and two unique objects. Most of these are homes built between 1914 and World War II. Charles J. Brown, who developed the neighborhood, gave it its name. In 2004, it was officially added to the National Register of Historic Places. This honor means the district is valued for its beautiful homes, planned gardens, and its role in Rochester's growth.
Discovering the Browncroft Historic District
The historic district is a specific part of the Browncroft neighborhood. It's roughly surrounded by Browncroft Boulevard to the north, Newcastle Road to the east, Blossom Road to the south, and Winton Road to the west. Not every property in this area is part of the district, only certain special ones.
Exploring Browncroft's Special Spots
There are a few unofficial landmarks within the historic district that are fun to find:
- Two original wrought iron street signposts: You can find one at the corner of Ramsey Park and Corwin Road (43°09′21″N 77°32′53″W / 43.155960°N 77.548040°W). The other is at the corner of Windemere and Newcastle Roads (43°09′19″N 77°32′31″W / 43.155360°N 77.541980°W). They show how the neighborhood looked long ago.
- The house at 273 Dorchester Road (43°09′15″N 77°32′34″W / 43.154210°N 77.542730°W): This home has columns that came from the original nursery office building. That building was torn down, but parts of it live on here!
- The house at 540 North Winton Road (43°09′21″N 77°32′57″W / 43.15577°N 77.54910°W): This was the first farmhouse of Steven M. Corwin. Later, it became Charles Brown's home. It's a very old and important house in the area.
A Look at Browncroft Homes
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The Steven M. Corwin Home at 540 North Winton Road
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Homes at 10, 22 and 30 Ramsey Park
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A home at 40 Ramsey Park
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A home at 60 Ramsey Park
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Homes at 76-80 Ramsey Park
