Church Park Historic District
Why it's listed
Church Park Historic District covers roughly 60 acres in the village of Goshen, New York, organized around a triangular park containing the First Presbyterian Church, a county building, and several monuments. Main Street, Park Place and Webster Avenue bring in commercial blocks, a firehouse and tower, the 1841 Courthouse, and a stretch known as Lawyers' Row with Federal, Greek Revival and Victorian offices. The Historic Track, established in 1838 and a National Historic Landmark, marks the eastern edge, while Webster Avenue holds Federal homes and the Town Hall, once a school where Noah Webster taught. St. James Episcopal Church was designed by Richard Upjohn, and the Goshen Inn, built in 1912, follows an Elizabethan model. The district was listed because its mix of civic, religious, commercial and residential buildings traces Goshen's growth from its early land patent and township through its long role as a center of county government and justice. Original bluestone sidewalks survive in most areas, and a few modern buildings are noted as intrusions.
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| Period of significance | 1700-1799, 1800-1899, 1900- |
|---|---|
| Styles | Mixed: Federal, Greek Revival, Victorian (Italianate, Gothic), Elizabethan Revival, Tudor Revival |
| Areas of significance | Military, Education, Law, Politics/Government, Architecture, Religion |
| Acreage | 60 |
| Boundary source | NPS cultural-resource GIS polygon |
| Full listing page | Church Park Historic District (property record) |
What listing means for this property
This is a historic district. Buildings within its boundary are either contributing (they add to the district's significance) or non-contributing. Owners of contributing income-producing buildings can claim the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit; homeowners should look at state credits. National Register districts impose no design review by themselves; a local historic district ordinance, if one exists, does (the difference explained).
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.