Historic Preservation

Overview

Historic preservation stabilizes neighborhoods, fosters economic development and helps residents and visitors understand our City's history. Schenectady is home to the first locally designated historic district in New York State, the Stockade Historic District, created in 1962. Since then, the City has designated four additional historic districts and three local landmarks.  These historic resources have been identified as being significant to the history of Schenectady, the State of New York or the nation. Please visit the Historic District Commission webpage to learn more about the review process that may be required when making alterations to historic properties.

Historic Districts and Landmarks

• List of locally designated properties
  
• Map of Schenectady's Historic Districts
• Stockade Historic District expansion NR Nomination
• G. E. Realty Plot Historic District NR Nomination
• Union Corridor Historic District NR Nomination
• Union Triangle Historic District Local Designation Report
• Union Triangle Historic District Certification Report
• Morris Avenue Historic District Certification Report
• Benefits of Historic Districts

Benefits of Preserving Historic Windows

• Making the Case for Restoration vs Replacement
• Wood Windows Tip Sheet
• The Repair of Historic Wood Windows