Warszawa Neighborhood District
The National Park Service has not published a boundary polygon for this district; the map shows the listed properties inside it and the district's reference point.
Why it's listed
Warszawa Neighborhood District is a nine-acre area of Cleveland centered on East 65th Street, with one block extending east along Forman Avenue. Its two-story wood-frame commercial and residential buildings date from 1880 to 1920, and many show Queen Anne features such as gable dormers, oriel bays and recessed second-story porches. At the north end stands the brick Victorian Gothic St. Stanislaus Church, with its rectory, convent, high school and elementary school. The district was the core of a neighborhood that grew with Polish immigration to Cleveland, which began in the 1870s and peaked in the early 1900s as workers came for jobs at the nearby rolling mills. Michael Kniola's travel bureau helped newcomers book passage, translate letters and deal with officials, and his office still holds extensive records. The large brick home of paving contractor Frank Orlikowski is also notable. The district was listed because it shows immigrant community life and vernacular architecture.
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| Period of significance | 1880-1920 |
|---|---|
| Styles | Late 19th century vernacular "Queen Anne"; Victorian Gothic (St. Stanislaus Church) |
| Areas of significance | Exploration/Settlement, Architecture, Religion, Social History |
| Acreage | 9 |
| Boundary source | not published |
| Full listing page | Warszawa Neighborhood 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.