Harrington Street Historic District, historic district in South Carolina, United States

The Harrington Street Historic District is a residential neighborhood in Newberry, South Carolina, containing around eleven buildings dating from roughly 1870 to 1930. The houses display various styles including Victorian, vernacular, and Neoclassical designs, with features such as wood construction, decorative details, and front porches that preserve the original character of the neighborhood.

The district reflects Newberry's growth and prosperity after the Civil War, when residents built homes with increasingly refined designs. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980 to protect its buildings and preserve the neighborhood's historical character.

The street takes its name from a local landowner, and the houses show how residents designed and decorated their homes during different periods. The architecture reflects the habits of each era, with front porches where neighbors gathered and watched community life unfold.

The district stretches along a quiet street and is best explored on foot, allowing time to examine the architectural details of each house. Most houses are private properties and cannot be entered, but the exterior views from the street display the original features and designs clearly.

The district's 11 contributing buildings line Harrington Street just north of Newberry's centre, and the mix of Victorian raised cottages, a Neoclassical mansion, and shotgun and bungalow houses shows how one street absorbed nearly sixty years of building fashions. Look for the raised cottages set on brick piers, a local response to the warm, humid climate.