Downtown Troys Historic Districts

NATIONAL HISTORIC DISTRICT RIVERFRONT LOCAL DISTRICT FIRST STREET LOCAL DISTRICT SECOND STREET LOCAL DISTRICT THIRD STREET LOCAL DISTRICT FOURTH STREET LOCAL DISTRICT FIFTH AVENUE LOCAL DISTRICT

Area of detail

The Troy City Council has designated

as local historic districts a select group of neighborhoods whose architectural character reflects some particular aspect of our rich past. The map above indicates the boundaries of our existing historic districts. Each of these relatively small geographic areas includes within its boundaries individual buildings and a streetscape that convey a sense of local heritage to residents and passers-by alike. Each is a source of pride, not only for those who reside or work within it, but also for all the citizens of Troy. Each has been formally surveyed and evaluated using nationally recognized criteria, and each is protected by ordinances established in recognition of the importance of historic preservation. These districts and the properties in them enhance Troys reputation as a city committed to preserving its exceptionally rich heritage of historically significant and aesthetically distinguished architecture.

Historic Tax Credit Eligibility

Properties located in the census tracts shown in turquoise on this map may be eligible for Historic Tax Credits.

homeowner occupied and commercial buildings located in an historic district and located in the turquoise census tracts or homeowner occupied and commercial buildings listed individually in the National Register of Historic Places or . Commercial buildings that are in the process of being listed in the National Register. Owners can receive credit for 40% of their expenses for rehabilitation of commercial properties and 20% for resi-

Five local districts, anchored by downtown, are roughly bounded by the Hudson River to the west, Sixth Avenue to the East, Jacob Street to the north, and Adams Street to the south. A sixth district, the Riverfront Local District, extends from Front Street, north to King Street. Identifying areas of special historic significance that include the finest and most characteristic examples of the citys 19th and 20th century architecture and prioritizing their preservation protects the citys heritage, the value of the properties, stimulates conomic vitality, and fosters a sense of pride throughout the city. National Districts are recognized by the National Parks Service and listed in the National Register of Historic Places. There are certain federal standards and regulations that apply in these districts. Local Districts are recognized at the local municipal level Landmarks are properties or statures that may be recognized as national or local historic markers

Noted below are only some of the historic landmark properties in the City of Troy: Herman Melville House Powers Home

Haskell School Oakwood Cemetery Crematorium

Kate Mulaney House Essek Bussey Firehouse Church of the Holy Cross and Mary Warren Free Institute West Hall Proctors Theater Troy Savings Bank Music Hall Gasholder Building Osgood Firehouse Henry Koon House Emma Willard School Burden Ironworks Building