Wolcott Square Historic District

Wolcott Square Historic District

Venus Fountain and Village Hall, October 2009
Location W. Main, Park, and New Hartford Sts., Wolcott, New York
Coordinates 43°13′12″N 76°48′58″W / 43.22000°N 76.81611°W / 43.22000; -76.81611Coordinates: 43°13′12″N 76°48′58″W / 43.22000°N 76.81611°W / 43.22000; -76.81611
Area 3 acres (1.2 ha)
Architect Falk, L.B.
Architectural style Romanesque, Classical Revival
NRHP Reference # 00001692[1]
Added to NRHP May 17, 2001

Wolcott Square Historic District is a national historic district located at Wolcott in Wayne County, New York. The district includes the First Baptist Church, First Presbyterian Church, the Village Hall, the 1.9-acre (0.77 ha) village green (Northrup Park), a bandstand, and a public fountain. The focal point is Northrup Park, laid out in 1813 for use by the local school district.[2]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2001.[1]

On May 19, 2013, the First Presbyterian Church of Wolcott is celebrating its bicentennial with an organ recital concert. The event also recognizes the 11th anniversary of the church's Petty-Madden organ.[3]

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References

  1. 1 2 National Park Service (2009-03-13). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. ↑ Nancy L. Todd (November 2000). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Wolcott Square Historic District". New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Retrieved 2009-06-14. See also: "Accompanying five photos".
  3. ↑ "Notice of bicentennial in a Syracuse Post-Standard ad". (includes drawing of church)


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