Church Street–Cady Hill Historic District facts for kids
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Church Street–Cady Hill Historic District
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East Main Street
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 Location in Massachusetts
Location in the United States
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| Location | Roughly E. Main St. from Church to Pleasant St., and Church St. from Summer St. to Elmwood Ave. (original); Roughly bounded by E. Main and Holbrook Sts., Wall and Meadow Sts., Elmwood Ave., and Perry, South, and Ashland Sts. (1985 increase); North Adams, Massachusetts |
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| Area | 580 acres (230 ha) (after 1985 increase) |
| Built | various |
| Architect | various |
| Architectural style | Late 19th And 20th Century Revivals, Late Victorian (original); Mid 19th Century Revival (1985 increase) |
| MPS | North Adams MRA (AD) |
| NRHP reference No. | 83000567 (original) 85003376 (increase) |
Quick facts for kids Significant dates |
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| Added to NRHP | March 10, 1983 |
| Boundary increase | October 25, 1985 |
The Church Street–Cady Hill Historic District is a special area in North Adams, Massachusetts. It is like a protected neighborhood where many old and beautiful homes are preserved. This district was first recognized as important in 1983. It was then expanded and renamed in 1985. The district includes many of the main residential streets close to the city center.
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What is a Historic District?
A historic district is a group of buildings, structures, or sites that are important. They are valued because of their history or unique architecture. Protecting these areas helps keep their special character and stories alive. This is important for future generations to learn from. The Church Street–Cady Hill Historic District is a great example of this in North Adams.
Exploring the District's Location
When the district was first created, it covered homes mainly on East Main Street and Church Street. It also included properties south of East Main and east of Church. The 1985 expansion made the district much larger. It now reaches further east and west. This includes properties on Ashland Street and streets connecting to Church Street. It also covers homes along Pleasant Street, Cherry Street, and nearby streets.
The History of Church Street
Church Street is the main road in this historic area. It was first laid out around the year 1780. This makes it one of the oldest roads in North Adams. For many years, there were not many homes built here. Residential development started to grow more in the 1850s.
Homes from the 1800s
In the decades after 1850, many new houses were built. You can see homes in the Italianate and Second Empire styles. These were built on Church Street and the side streets nearby. These side streets began to be laid out in the 1840s. Later, more homes were built further from Church Street.
Architectural Styles You Might See
You can find beautiful Stick and Queen Anne style houses. These are located on Holbrook and Cherry Streets to the east. Most of these homes were not designed by famous architects. However, one house at 27 Wall Street is special. Its design came from a pattern book. This book was published by a company called Palliser, Palliser & Company. They were known for their architectural designs.
