South Wedge Historic District

The South Wedge Historic District spans 77 acres featuring two-story detached family residences built between 1840 and 1920 with Italianate and Queen Anne architectural elements.

The district, added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2013, includes notable structures such as St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Nazareth House, and Engine Company Number 8.

The neighborhood maintains numerous Victorian-era buildings along Alexander, Ashland, Averill, Bond, Comfort, Gregory, and Hamilton Streets, representing Rochester's architectural development.

Property owners within the district can apply for federal and state historic preservation tax credits when undertaking building rehabilitation projects through the New York State Historic Preservation Office.

The district incorporates elements from multiple architectural periods, demonstrating the evolution of residential design preferences through different construction methods and structural features.

Location: Rochester

Address: 20-98 Alexander, 20-123 Ashland, 39-336 Averill, 14-89 Bond, 38-149 Comfort, 1-396 Gregory, 59-279 Hamilton Sts.

GPS coordinates: 43.14333,-77.60389

Latest update: March 14, 2025 13:59