New Kensington Downtown Historic District
Website:
https://www.newkensingtonpa.org
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Location:
8th Avenue, 3rd Street, 11th Avenue, and Barnes Avenue, New Kensington, Pennsylvania 15068
Description:
The New Kensington Downtown Historic District, alternatively referred to as the New Kensington Commercial and Residential Historic District, is designated as a national historic district located in New Kensington, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. Its historical significance led to its inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998.
This district comprises 143 contributing buildings situated within the central business district and adjacent residential areas of New Kensington. Erected approximately between 1891 and 1947, these structures represent a diverse mix of residential, commercial, institutional, and industrial properties, showcasing various popular architectural styles including Art Deco, Beaux-Arts, and Colonial Revival.
Highlighted buildings within the district include the Mellon Bank Building (1900), the PNC Bank (1914), the Wear Ever Building (1914–1915), the U.S. Post Office (1933), the Ritz Theater (1921–1922), the Datola Theater (1942), the Columbus Theater (1927), and the White Castle Restaurant (c. 1921–1928).
Acknowledged for its architectural diversity and historical significance, the New Kensington Downtown Historic District was officially added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1998.
