Park Place Historic District
District History
The present district was originally part of a larger residential neighborhood which included the east side of 3rd Street and Main Street (which was originally developed as a residential area). This portion of Main Street connected the early villages of Niagara Falls to the south and Suspension Bridge to the north and contained large mid to late 19th century residences with substantial lots having notable setbacks and landscaping. This residential neighborhood generally dates from the late 19th century and early 20th century. The integrity of this neighborhood is fairly consistent although some of the oldest buildings were demolished and replaced with newer structures in the early 20th century time period. Main Street has since evolved into a commercial district with a few remaining traces of the former residential buildings still existing. Although the district is and has been mostly residential; there are examples of buildings being used as tourist homes (600 block of 4th Street), bed and breakfasts (Park Place) and office uses (Pine Avenue).
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2010.[1]
The district can be viewed as a microcosm of residential development in Niagara Falls representing a 75-year time period from the 1850’s to around 1930. There are four distinct layers of history and development represented. The structures comprising Park Place Historic District illustrates intact examples of American residential styles, spanning from late Italianate and Victorian-era Queen Anne to early 20th century craftsman and revival styles.
1. Mid-19th Century Workman's Cottages (on Cedar)
2. Late 19th Century Flats and Single Family Homes
3. Turn of the Century Residences of the Leaders of Industry and Commerce
4. 1920's Period Houses for the Business and Professional Classes (on the 700 block of 4th Street)
More information can be found Park Place Historic District by the City of Niagara Falls
The present district was originally part of a larger residential neighborhood which included the east side of 3rd Street and Main Street (which was originally developed as a residential area). This portion of Main Street connected the early villages of Niagara Falls to the south and Suspension Bridge to the north and contained large mid to late 19th century residences with substantial lots having notable setbacks and landscaping. This residential neighborhood generally dates from the late 19th century and early 20th century. The integrity of this neighborhood is fairly consistent although some of the oldest buildings were demolished and replaced with newer structures in the early 20th century time period. Main Street has since evolved into a commercial district with a few remaining traces of the former residential buildings still existing. Although the district is and has been mostly residential; there are examples of buildings being used as tourist homes (600 block of 4th Street), bed and breakfasts (Park Place) and office uses (Pine Avenue).
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2010.[1]
The district can be viewed as a microcosm of residential development in Niagara Falls representing a 75-year time period from the 1850’s to around 1930. There are four distinct layers of history and development represented. The structures comprising Park Place Historic District illustrates intact examples of American residential styles, spanning from late Italianate and Victorian-era Queen Anne to early 20th century craftsman and revival styles.
1. Mid-19th Century Workman's Cottages (on Cedar)
2. Late 19th Century Flats and Single Family Homes
3. Turn of the Century Residences of the Leaders of Industry and Commerce
4. 1920's Period Houses for the Business and Professional Classes (on the 700 block of 4th Street)
More information can be found Park Place Historic District by the City of Niagara Falls
Parks
Wright Park: Wright Park (also called 'Cenotaph Park' and Veterans Park') was named for early Niagara Falls architect George W. Wright who served as the City's first Mayor. Wright Park includes memorials to Veterans of all US wars.
Wright Park: Wright Park (also called 'Cenotaph Park' and Veterans Park') was named for early Niagara Falls architect George W. Wright who served as the City's first Mayor. Wright Park includes memorials to Veterans of all US wars.