Aurora Village–Wells College Historic District
Aurora Village–Wells College Historic District, Historic district with college complex in Aurora, United States
The Aurora Village-Wells College Historic District comprises over 50 historic buildings along the eastern shore of Cayuga Lake in New York State.
Henry Wells, founder of Wells Fargo and American Express, established Wells College in 1868 and donated land for its construction in Aurora.
The district includes prominent religious structures such as St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Presbyterian Church, and St. Patrick's Catholic Church from the 1860s-1870s.
The district features preserved residential homes, educational buildings, and commercial structures that demonstrate architectural styles from Early Republic to Late Victorian periods.
Frances Folsom, who became First Lady through marriage to President Grover Cleveland, maintained a 50-year position on the college's board of trustees.
Location: Aurora
GPS coordinates: 42.75028,-76.70000
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:43
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