Mt. Hope–Highland Historic District is a national historic district located at Rochester in Monroe County, New York. Its encompassed by the neighborhoods of Mount Hope and Highland Park. It has a diverse range of architectural styles. The district was the exclusive domain of the Ellwanger and Barry Botanic Gardens and Mt. Hope Cemetery throughout the mid- and late-19th century. It retains its elegant and spacious character of park land.
Mt. Hope–Highland Historic District | |
 Sunken Garden at Warner Castle | |
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| Location | Bounded roughly by the Clarissa St. Bridge, Genesee River, Grove and Mt. Hope Aves., plus, Rochester, New York |
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| Coordinates | 43°8′9″N 77°36′40″W / 43.13583°N 77.61111°W |
| Area | 230 acres (93 ha) |
| Architect | Davis, A.J.; Et al. |
| Architectural style | Gothic Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 74001261[1] (original) 100009931 (increase) |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | January 21, 1974 |
| Boundary increase | February 20, 2024 |
Features
editThe district is punctuated with notable architect-designed buildings combined with more tightly knit early 20th century subdivision along the district's fringes. Among the notable buildings are the Warner Castle (1854), a 22-room mansion that is home to the Rochester Garden Center. The Mt. Hope Cemetery includes a little Gothic chapel designed by Andrew Jackson Warner.[2] The cemetery is also known for its beautiful landscaping and picturesque views.
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974, with a boundary increase in 2024.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
- ^ Cornelia E. Brooke (September 1973). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Mt. Hope–Highland Historic District". New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Retrieved September 1, 2009. See also: "Accompanying eight photos".
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