Herndon Historic District, Historic district in Herndon, Virginia, United States
Herndon Historic District is a neighborhood area containing more than 170 buildings including homes, shops, and public structures spread across a large area. The structures show a mix of architectural styles from the late Victorian era through the early 20th century.
The area was founded in 1893 as a railroad town, which led to rapid building of homes and shops. Most of the structures were built between the 1890s and 1920s as the town grew.
The district shows buildings from different styles that tell the story of how a small town grew and changed over several decades. Walking through the streets, you see how the community chose to build and expand during this period.
The district is walkable and spreads across several streets in the center of town. You get the best experience by strolling slowly and observing the details of the buildings on their facades.
Several buildings from the founding era still stand, including a bank building from 1910, a town hall from 1939, and the former train station. These places show the shift from a railroad settlement to an established town.
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