Broadway Historic District (Boundary Increase)
Also known as: See Also:Broadway Historic District; Broadway Historic Distri
Why it's listed
This amendment enlarges the Broadway Historic District in Saratoga Springs by 35 properties. Some are outbuildings tied to the grand summer cottages of North Broadway: carriage barns, a stable with a conical tower, a Tudor Revival superintendent's cottage, a Queen Anne guest house and an Italianate residence that once served a demolished mansion. The larger group is a set of brick and frame commercial buildings east of Broadway, along Lake Avenue and Caroline, Phila, Henry and Maple streets. Built mostly between 1865 and 1920, these two- to four-story buildings housed businesses that supported the hotel and resort trade during the city's years as the Queen of Spas. They are generally smaller and plainer than the Broadway storefronts, yet many keep original storefronts and details such as corbels and window moldings. Two modern one-story buildings are counted as non-contributing. The additions also correct earlier mapping errors that had separated main buildings from their dependencies.
Significance in brief: The added dependencies, such as carriage houses, guest cottages and a stable, help explain the opulent summer resort life of the late nineteenth century. The commercial buildings east of Broadway served the hotel and resort trade between 1865 and 1920 and show the service businesses linked to the grand hotels. Most retain substantial integrity and original details.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 83001789, listed April 15, 1983. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | Phila, Caroline, and Byron Sts., Maple and Woodlawn Aves., Saratoga Springs |
|---|---|
| County | Saratoga County |
| Listed | April 15, 1983 |
| Reference number | 83001789 |
| Resource type | District |
| Period of significance | 1865-1920 |
| Architect / builder | various |
| Architectural style | Mixed, mainly Italianate commercial buildings, with Queen Anne, Romanesque Revival, Federal, Tudor Revival and Neoclassical examples |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | State |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Most buildings retain their original storefronts and architectural details; two modern one-story buildings, at 22 Caroline Street and 39-41 Phila Street, are non-contributing. |
| Acreage | 14 |
| Within district | Broadway Historic District |
| Coordinates | 43.09137, -73.78057 (NPS GIS) |
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.
Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 83001789.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q4972456
- This listing as JSON
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