West Sixth Street Historic District
Historic district in Pennsylvania, United States
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The West Sixth Street Historic District is a national historic district that is located in Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania.
West Sixth Street Historic District | |
Erie County Courthouse, c. 2005 | |
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| Location | W. 6th St. from Poplar to Peach St., Erie, Pennsylvania |
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| Coordinates | 42°07′35″N 80°05′34″W |
| Area | 55 acres (22 ha) |
| Architect | Multiple |
| Architectural style | Second Empire, Tudor Revival, Other, Victorian Eclectic |
| NRHP reference No. | 84000353[1] |
| Added to NRHP | November 1, 1984 |
It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1984.[1]
History and architectural features
This district encompasses one hundred contributing buildings that were built between 1821 and 1930, with most built after 1883. They are primarily high-style residences that were erected along "Millionaires Row." Designed in a variety of popular architectural styles, including Eclectic Victorian, Second Empire, and Tudor Revival, notable non-residential buildings include the Erie County Courthouse. Also located in the district but separately listed are the Charles Manning Reed Mansion, the John Hill House and the Watson-Curtze Mansion.[2]