Third Ward Historic District (Rochester, New York)
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Third Ward Historic District is a national historic district
located at Rochester
in Monroe County, New York
. The district consists of approximately 126 structures in a well known enclave of primarily Victorian homes. Located in the district are the separately listed Campbell-Whittlesey House
and Hervey Ely House
.
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places
in 1974.
Historic district (United States)
In the United States, a historic district is a group of buildings, properties, or sites that have been designated by one of several entities on different levels as historically or architecturally significant. Buildings, structures, objects and sites within a historic district are normally divided...
located at Rochester
Rochester, New York
Rochester is a city in Monroe County, New York, south of Lake Ontario in the United States. Known as The World's Image Centre, it was also once known as The Flour City, and more recently as The Flower City...
in Monroe County, New York
Monroe County, New York
Monroe County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. As of the 2010 census, the population was 744,344. It is named after James Monroe, fifth President of the United States of America. Its county seat is the city of Rochester....
. The district consists of approximately 126 structures in a well known enclave of primarily Victorian homes. Located in the district are the separately listed Campbell-Whittlesey House
Campbell-Whittlesey House
The Campbell-Whittlesey House, also known as the Benjamin Campbell House, in Rochester, New York is an historic Greek Revival home, designed by architect Minard Lafever. It was built in 1836, and added to the National Register of Historic Places on February 18, 1971.Campbell was a flour miller, as...
and Hervey Ely House
Hervey Ely House
Hervey Ely House, also known as the Daughters of the American Revolution Chapter House, is a historic home located at Rochester in Monroe County, New York. It is a -story brick structure covered in stucco. It was built about 1837 in the Greek Revival style. The house has been owned since 1920 by...
.
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places
National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places is the United States government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation...
in 1974.