Upper North Street Commercial District, Pittsfield

Name: Upper North Street Commercial District
Address: Pittsfield, United States

#32 among attractions in Pittsfield

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The Upper North Street Commercial District is a historic district on the north side of downtown Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States. Representing an expansion of Pittsfield's historic downtown area northward from Park Square in the late 19th century, the district encompasses primarily commercial buildings fronting on North Street between Columbus and Madison Avenues on the west side, and between Eagle and Maplewood Avenues on the east side. The notable exceptions are the Berkshire Eagle building, located on Eagle Street next to Sottile Park, and the St. Joseph's Church complex. The district features Colonial Revival and Renaissance style architecture. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2002. ()

Coordinates: 42°27'14"N, 73°15'9"W

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Upper North Street Commercial District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Berkshire Museum, Pittsfield Cemetery, Colonial Theatre, Temple Anshe Amunim.

0.5 miS
Museum, Specialty museum, Natural history museum
Berkshire Museum, Pittsfield
12 min walk • The Berkshire Museum is a museum of art, natural history, and ancient civilization that is located in Pittsfield in Berkshire County, Massachusetts.
0.9 miN
Cemetery
Pittsfield Cemetery, Pittsfield
24 min walk • Pittsfield Cemetery is a historic cemetery at 203 Wahconah Street in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Established in 1850, it is good example of a rural cemetery, and is the resting ground of many prominent Pittsfield residents, with a number of architecturally significant elements.
0.5 miS
Concerts and shows, Concert hall, Theater
Colonial Theatre, Pittsfield
14 min walk • The Colonial Theatre is located at 111 South Street, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, in the Berkshire Mountains of western Massachusetts. Built in 1903, the theater was host to many theater greats including George M.
0.8 miS
Synagogue
Temple Anshe Amunim, Pittsfield
22 min walk • Temple Anshe Amunim is a Reform synagogue located at 26 Broad Street in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. The congregation was founded by German Jewish immigrants in 1869 as Orthodox, but adopted Reform practice in 1879.
0.4 miS
Neighbourhood
Park Square Historic District, Pittsfield
10 min walk • The Park Square Historic District is a historic district in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. The district is centered on the historic heart of Pittsfield encompassing a number city blocks adjacent to Park Square, which is at the junction of North, South, East, and West Streets.
0.7 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Silver Lake, Pittsfield
17 min walk • Silver Lake is a lake in Pittsfield, Massachusetts that has had environmental concerns and been subject to a clean-up effort by both the city of Pittsfield and the EPA.
~1540 ftS
City hall
Old Town Hall, Pittsfield
8 min walk • The Old Town Hall is a historic building on Park Square in the heart of downtown Pittsfield, Massachusetts. This 1832 building served for 135 years as the center of municipal government. Built in the Federal style to serve as the town hall, it became City Hall when Pittsfield became a city in 1891, serving in that role until 1968.
0.4 miS
Library
Berkshire Athenaeum, Pittsfield
11 min walk • The Berkshire Athenaeum is a public library based on a previously private athenaeum, and now at 1 Wendell Avenue, Pittsfield, Massachusetts in the Berkshires, United States. Like many New England libraries, the Berkshire Athenaeum started as a private organization.
0.8 miNE
Protected area
Hebert Arboretum, Pittsfield
20 min walk • The Hebert Arboretum is a new arboretum located at Springside Park in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States. The Arboretum displays a diverse collection of trees and other plants in formal landscapes in a natural setting.
~1240 ftS
42°27'2"N • 73°15'8"W
Lichtenstein Center for the Arts, Pittsfield
6 min walk • Museum, Art gallery
0.5 miSE
Shingle style architecture
William Russell Allen House, Pittsfield
13 min walk • The William Russell Allen House is a historic house at 359 East Street in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Built in 1886, it was the first local design of H. Neill Wilson, and is an important example of Shingle style architecture in Berkshire. It is also a rare surviving reminder of East Street's residential past.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Upper North Street Commercial District?

Nearby attractions include Samuel Harrison House, Pittsfield (4 min walk), Lichtenstein Center for the Arts, Pittsfield (6 min walk), Old Town Hall, Pittsfield (8 min walk), Park Square Historic District, Pittsfield (10 min walk).

How to get to Upper North Street Commercial District by public transport?

The nearest stations to Upper North Street Commercial District:

Train

Pittsfield (5 min walk)

Bus

Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center (6 min walk)