Jamestown Downtown Historic District, Jamestown

Name: Jamestown Downtown Historic District
Address: Jamestown, United States

#15 among attractions in Jamestown

Neighbourhood, Italianate architecture, Neoclassical architecture, Gothic Revival architecture, More...

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Jamestown Downtown Historic District is a national historic district located at Jamestown in Chautauqua County, New York. The district encompasses 103 contributing buildings in the central business district of Jamestown. The district developed between about 1873 and 1956, and includes buildings in a variety of architectural styles including Italianate, Gothic Revival, Second Empire, Romanesque Revival, Classical Revival, Renaissance Revival, and Art Deco. Located in the district is the separately listed Wellman Building. Other notable buildings include the Arcade Building, Odd Fellows Lodge, Bank of Jamestown, Hotel Samuels, Hotel Jamestown, Chautauqua School of Nursing, Jamestown Telephone Company, Maddox Building, First National Bank, Pennsylvania Gas Company building, Chautauqua National Bank, Palace Theatre, Allen's Opera House, and the former Broadhead Worsted Mills. ()

Area: 34.19 acres (0.0534 mi²)Coordinates: 42°5'47"N, 79°14'29"W

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Jamestown Downtown Historic District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: National Comedy Center, Northwest Arena, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Lucille Ball Little Theatre.

~810 ftE
Museum
National Comedy Center, Jamestown
4 min walk • The National Comedy Center is an American museum dedicated to comedy. The Museum and archive are located in Lucille Ball’s hometown of Jamestown, New York, and documents the history of comedy and the artists, producers, writers, cartoonists, and other notable figures who have influenced its development in the US.
~1130 ftW
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Hockey
Northwest Arena, Jamestown
6 min walk • The Northwest Arena, a cornerstone of entertainment and sports in Jamestown, New York, stands as a hub of activity for locals and visitors alike. This versatile venue, located in the heart of downtown Jamestown, is a modern facility that hosts a wide variety of events...
~590 ftE
Theater
Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Jamestown
3 min walk • The Reg Lenna Center for the Arts is a restored 1923 theater used as a community center for the performing arts in Jamestown, New York. The center is named after a notable local resident Reginald Lenna who donated $1 million to begin restoration work in 1987.
~510 ftSE
Theater
Lucille Ball Little Theatre, Jamestown
3 min walk • Lucille Ball Little Theatre of Jamestown is a community theatre company located in Jamestown, New York. It evolved from the Jamestown Players Club and was established as a non-profit corporation in 1936 with the name Little Theatre of Jamestown. The company has its own theatre on East Second St. in Jamestown which it purchased in 1968.
~70 ftNW
Museum, Specialty museum
Lucille Ball–Desi Arnaz Center, Jamestown
1 min walk • The Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum, commonly known as the Lucy Desi Museum, is a museum at 2 West 3rd Street, Jamestown, New York. Affiliated with the nearby National Comedy Center, the museum is dedicated to the lives and careers of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz.
1.6 miNE
Outdoor activities, Baseball, Sport venue
Russell Diethrick Park, Jamestown
41 min walk • Russell E. Diethrick, Jr. Park is a stadium in Jamestown, New York. It opened in 1941 and holds 3,000 people. Primarily used for baseball, Diethrick Park was home to teams in the New York–Penn League, a short season minor league baseball league, from its opening until 2014.
~1240 ftNE
Museum, History museum
Robert H. Jackson Center, Jamestown
6 min walk • The Robert H. Jackson Center is a historical center located in Jamestown, New York, dedicated to the life and legacy of Robert H. Jackson. The Robert H. Jackson Center was established in 2001 and dedicated on May 16, 2003.
~1960 ftS
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Fenton History Center, Jamestown
10 min walk • Gov. Reuben Fenton Mansion, also known as Walnut Grove, is a historic home located at Jamestown in Chautauqua County, New York. It is an Italian Villa style residence built in 1863. The home features a four-story tower. It was the home of Reuben Fenton.

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Nearby attractions include Lucille Ball–Desi Arnaz Center, Jamestown (1 min walk), Lucille Ball Little Theatre, Jamestown (3 min walk), Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Jamestown (3 min walk), National Comedy Center, Jamestown (4 min walk).