Market Street Historic District

Market Street Historic District encompasses 27 buildings from the 1800s that display three main architectural styles side by side across several blocks. The structures range from simpler Federal-style buildings to more ornate Italianate and Romanesque designs, creating a timeline of commercial design through that century.

The district developed as a commercial hub between 1820 and 1900 during New York's rapid economic expansion. Buildings were added and modified over these decades as businesses grew and architectural fashions changed with the times.

The buildings display shifting architectural tastes that reflected how merchants and residents adapted their spaces over time in the 1800s. Walking through, you notice how decoration and style became more elaborate as the commercial activity grew.

You can walk through the district at your own pace and view the building facades and details from the street. Most structures are visible from outside, though interiors are not always open to visitors, so plan to enjoy the exterior architecture.

Most visitors focus on the street level but miss the elaborate ornaments carved into the upper stories of many buildings. These decorative details at the top often reveal more about the merchants' ambitions than what you see at ground level.

Location: New York

GPS coordinates: 42.14306,-77.05389

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:46