Montrose Historic District (Montrose, Pennsylvania) facts for kids
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Montrose Historic District
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Montrose Fire Department, August 2009
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| Location | Roughly bounded by Wyalusing, Owego, Spruce and Chenango Streets; Lake Avenue; High and Turrell Streets; Grow Avenue; and Jessup Street, Montrose, Pennsylvania |
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| Area | 247.5 acres (100.2 ha) |
| Built | c. 1812-c. 1935 |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival, Queen Anne, Italianate, Gothic Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 11000342 |
| Added to NRHP | June 8, 2011 |
The Montrose Historic District is a special area in Montrose, Pennsylvania. It's like a time capsule showing how the town looked and grew. This district is in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. It includes 386 important buildings and two sites that tell a story about the past. These buildings are in the main part of town and in the neighborhoods around it.
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A Look Back in Time: Montrose Buildings
The buildings in this historic district were built between 1812 and 1935. They show off different old building styles. You can see examples of Greek Revival, Queen Anne, Italianate, and Gothic Revival styles. The center of the district is the Susquehanna County Courthouse Complex.
Famous Buildings in the District
Many buildings here are very old and interesting. The Sylvanus Mulford House and Silver Lake Bank are so important they are listed separately. Other notable buildings include:
- The United Fire Company, also called the Jessup house (around 1855).
- The Montrose Theater (around 1920).
- The Lyons Building at 13 Public Avenue.
- The Sayre Building (1894) and Loomis Building (1893).
- The Masonic Lodge and Phoenix Block (1854).
- The Tarbell Hotel (1914, 1870).
- The William H. Cooper House (1860).
- The Susquehanna County Historical Society and Free Library Association (1907).
- Several churches like the Bridgewater Baptist Church, First Presbyterian Church, Montrose United Methodist Church, and Holy Name of Mary Chapel Catholic Church (1886).
Becoming a National Historic Place
A "historic district" is a group of buildings, structures, or sites that are important because of their history or architecture. The Montrose Historic District was officially added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2011. This means it is recognized as a special place worth protecting.
How a Place Gets Listed
To be added to the National Register, a place needs to be reviewed. Pennsylvania's Historic Preservation Board looked at the Montrose Historic District on February 1, 2011. They decided it was important enough to be listed. This helps make sure these historic buildings are preserved for future generations to enjoy.
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Bridgewater Baptist Church, August 2009
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Phoenix Block, August 2009
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Montrose Theater, August 2009
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Tarbell Hotel, August 2009
