Huntingdon Borough Historic District, Historic district in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, United States.
Huntingdon Borough Historic District is a neighborhood in Pennsylvania with buildings from the late 1700s through early 1900s, including an old jail, train station building, and former hotel showcasing different architectural styles. The streets are laid out for exploring the architecture and wind through well-preserved residential areas with shops and business buildings.
The district grew from Huntingdon's role as a transportation hub in the 1800s, with the railroad drawing new buildings and businesses. It was officially listed for protection in 1986 to preserve this period of local development.
The district reveals how local builders and residents shaped these structures over generations, with many buildings still serving as shops and residences in their original form. The variety of styles reflects how the community evolved and prospered as people lived and worked in this area.
The area is easiest to explore by starting at the top and gradually moving through the streets between Moore, Second, Allegheny, and Ninth. It helps to walk slowly and examine the details of facades and entrances, as many buildings have kept their original features.
Two notable store buildings from the mid to late 1800s show how retail businesses looked and operated in this transportation-friendly town. These structures still display their iron storefronts and remain windows into the local commercial past.
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