Church Street Row facts for kids
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Church Street Row
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West end of row, 2008
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| Location | Poughkeepsie, NY |
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| Area | 2 acres (8,100 m2) |
| Built | 1855-1895 |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival, Late Victorian |
| MPS | Poughkeepsie MRA |
| NRHP reference No. | 82001126 |
| Added to NRHP | November 26, 1982 |
Church Street Row is a special group of nine old houses located on Church Street in Poughkeepsie, New York, United States. These buildings were added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. This means they are important historical sites that should be protected.
What is Church Street Row?
Church Street Row is a collection of nine homes built between 1855 and 1895. They stand along the south side of Church Street, which is also known as US 44/NY 55. You can find them between Academy Street and Hamilton Street. This row of houses is special because it shows how building styles changed over many years.
A Mix of Old and New Styles
The houses in Church Street Row are a cool mix of different architectural styles.
- The oldest houses, built around 1855, are at the corner of Church and Hamilton streets. They are made of wood with overlapping boards called clapboard. These homes are built in the Greek Revival style. This style was popular in the mid-1800s and looks like ancient Greek temples.
- Later houses, built closer to 1895, are made of brick. They show off styles like Gothic Revival, Second Empire, and Queen Anne. Each of these styles was popular at different times.
Why is it Unique?
Because of all these different styles, Church Street Row is the largest collection of brick houses in one place in Poughkeepsie. It's like a timeline of architecture, all on one street! Each house tells a story about the time it was built and the popular designs of that era.
