Princeton Downtown Commercial District

Princeton Downtown Commercial District

Princeton Downtown Commercial District is the area of downtown Princeton, Kentucky centered around the 1940s art deco courthouse. The downtown district is registered on the National Register of Historic Places because of the historic architecture and historical significance to the area. The district extends primarily along Main and Market Streets between Plum and Eagle Streets. As of early 2007, this district of Princeton is participating in the Renaissance Kentucky/Main Street program.

Included buildings

* 114-116 East Main Street
* 103-105 West Main Street
* 113 West Main Street
* 123-125 West Main Street
* Big Springs Park behind East Main Street on Washington Street
* Caldwell County Courthouse at Court Square
* Capitol Theater on Main Street
* Champion-Shepherdson Building at 115 East Main Street, the oldest building in Princeton
* Former Eagle Tavern at 122 East Main Street
* Former Globe Tavern at 120 East Main Street
* Former Masonic Lodge on Courthouse Square
* Former Opera House at 102 East Main Street
* Garrett Building at 201 West Main Street
* Olszewska Park at 111 West Main Street

Photographs

External links and references

* [http://www.geocities.com/sjbaudrey/downtown.html Historic Downtown Princeton] , including building descriptions and historical photographs
* [http://www.stratton-inn.com/attractions.html Local Attractions in Historic Princeton, KY]
* [http://www.timesleader.net/articles/stories/public/200707/03/4wqq_news.html "Hospital endorses ‘Let’s Paint’ effort," Times-Leader Online.] July 3, 2007.
* [http://www.preserveamerica.gov/PAcommunity-princetonKY.html Preserve America Community: Princeton, KY]


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