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Pottsville Downtown Historic District
Capitol Theatre, Pottsville.jpg
Capitol Theatre, July 1982
Pottsville Downtown Historic District is located in Pennsylvania
Pottsville Downtown Historic District
Location in Pennsylvania
Pottsville Downtown Historic District is located in the United States
Pottsville Downtown Historic District
Location in the United States
Location Roughly bounded by Laurel Blvd., Railroad, Morris and 4th Sts., Pottsville, Pennsylvania
Area 40 acres (16 ha)
Architect Frank X. Reilly
Architectural style Late 19th And 20th Century Revivals, Mid 19th Century Revival, Late Victorian
NRHP reference No. 82003819
Added to NRHP March 1, 1982

The Pottsville Downtown Historic District is a special area in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, filled with old and important buildings. It's like a big outdoor museum that shows what the city looked like a long time ago. This district covers about 40 acres and includes 336 buildings that tell a story about Pottsville's past.

This historic district is located in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It is roughly bordered by Laurel Boulevard, Railroad Street, Morris Street, and 4th Street. Many of its buildings are in the main business area, while others are in nearby neighborhoods.

It was officially added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. This means it's recognized as a very important historical place in the United States.

How This Place Became Historic

The Pottsville Downtown Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. This is a list of places in the United States that are important to history.

Before it was added, experts studied the buildings in Pottsville. A special survey called the Historic Pottsville Survey was done between 1979 and 1980. This survey helped find and record all the important old buildings. Later, a consultant named Thomas E. Jones used this information to prepare the official application. This application helped the district get its special historic status.

Cool Buildings You Can Find Here

The Pottsville Downtown Historic District has 336 buildings that are considered "contributing." This means they help show the history and special character of the area. These buildings were built in different styles. Some are from the mid-1800s, while others are from the late 1800s and early 1900s.

Here are a couple of interesting buildings in the district:

  • Reading Freight Station: This building was constructed around 1851. It was likely used for moving goods by train.
  • Sovereign Majestic Theater: This theater is located on North Centre Street. It has 224 seats and is an important part of the historic district.
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