Cooperstown Historic District facts for kids
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Cooperstown Historic District
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The Inn at Cooperstown, built in 1874
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 Location in New York
Location in the United States
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| Location | NY 28, NY 80 and Main St., Cooperstown, New York |
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| Area | 414 acres (168 ha) |
| Built | various |
| Architect | various |
| Architectural style | Late 19th And 20th Century Revivals, Greek Revival, Italianate, Colonial Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 80002742 (original) 97000937 (increase) |
Quick facts for kids Significant dates |
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| Added to NRHP | November 18, 1980 |
| Boundary increase | August 21, 1997 |
The Cooperstown Historic District is a special area in Cooperstown, New York. It's like a big outdoor museum! This district was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. This means it's recognized as an important place with lots of history.
The district includes many old buildings and sites that help tell the story of Cooperstown. There are 226 important buildings, one site, three structures, and two objects within its borders. One of these special places is the village's post office. It's so important that it's listed on the National Register by itself!
In 1997, the historic district got even bigger. It grew to include the Fenimore Farm Stone Agricultural Buildings. These buildings were built in 1918 and designed by an architect named Frank P. Whiting.
Exploring Cooperstown's Historic Places
A historic district is a part of a town or city where many buildings, sites, or objects are important because of their history or special design. These areas are protected to keep their unique character. The Cooperstown Historic District helps preserve the village's past for everyone to enjoy.
What Makes a Building "Contributing"?
When a building is called a "contributing property," it means it adds to the historical importance of the district. These buildings usually keep their original look and feel from when they were built. They help tell the story of the area's past.
Famous Buildings in the District
Many interesting buildings are part of the Cooperstown Historic District. They show different styles of architecture from the past. Some of these include:
- Byberry Cottage
- Doubleday Field
- Edgewater
- Elleryt Cory House
- Iron Clad Building
- Lakelands
- Otsego County Bank
- Pomeroy Place
- The Inn at Cooperstown
- The Otesaga Hotel
- United States Post Office
- Woodside Hall
These buildings help make Cooperstown a unique place to visit and learn about history.
