Union Avenue Historic District, Historic district in Saratoga Springs, United States
Union Avenue Historic District is a residential area in Saratoga Springs that contains a large collection of houses built from the late 1800s through the early 1900s showing different architectural styles. Tree-lined streets display Victorian mansions, Gothic Revival structures, and Colonial Revival homes arranged throughout the neighborhood.
The area developed in the late 1800s when wealthy residents built large houses here and made it a sought-after neighborhood. It gained recognition as a historic district in 1978, placing the buildings under protection to preserve the character of that era.
The buildings here reflect the tastes of wealthy residents who settled in this neighborhood during its height as a fashionable address. You can see how the different architectural styles represent the preferences of families who wanted to display their status through their homes.
The district is accessible on foot and is best explored by walking its streets to view the different buildings and architectural styles. The best time to explore is on pleasant weather days when the trees and landscaping around the homes look their finest.
The area sits between two important Saratoga Springs destinations - Congress Park on one side and the famous horse racing track on the other. This central location between these two attractions makes it a natural pathway and part of what connects the city.
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