Wolcott Square Historic District

Wolcott Square Historic District
Venus Fountain and Village Hall, October 2009
LocationW. Main, Park, and New Hartford Sts., Wolcott, New York
Coordinates43°13′12″N 76°48′58″W / 43.22000°N 76.81611°W / 43.22000; -76.81611
Area3 acres (1.2 ha)
ArchitectFalk, L.B.
Architectural styleRomanesque, Classical Revival
NRHP reference No.00001692[1]
Added to NRHPMay 17, 2001

Wolcott Square Historic District is a national historic district located at the Village of 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 celebrated its bicentennial with an organ recital concert. The event also recognized the 11th anniversary of the church's Petty-Madden organ.[3]

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References

  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  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 June 14, 2009. See also: "Accompanying five photos".
  3. ^ "Notice of bicentennial in a Syracuse Post-Standard ad". (includes drawing of church)