Lowertown Historic District, historic district in Lockport, New York
Lowertown Historic District is a neighborhood in Lockport featuring Renaissance Revival architecture, listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1973. It extends between the Erie Canal to the north and the Niagara Escarpment to the south, containing residential and commercial buildings of stone and brick from the 1800s.
The district developed during the 1800s as the Erie Canal and railroad made Lockport a busy trading center. Key buildings like Lockport Bank from 1829 and the Washington Hunt House from 1831 document this period of growth and prosperity in the city.
The name Lowertown refers to the area's location below the Niagara Escarpment. Residents and visitors experience the narrow streets and buildings as living spaces that connect them to the city's past and the craftsmanship traditions of the 1800s.
The district is easy to explore on foot, with narrow streets and gentle terrain, with Market Street offering the main route for walking past old homes and the canal. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes and allow time to view individual buildings and architectural details.
The Western Block Company Warehouse is a large stone building with a gable roof built before 1855, standing as one of the oldest structures in the district. Its thick walls and proximity to the canal remind visitors of when Lockport was a center for storing and shipping goods.
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