Historic Preservation

Historic Districts:

The City of Jamestown presently boasts (3) Historic Districts designated by the National Park Service and listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Residing or owning property within one of these neighborhoods? Click on the link(s) below to explore eligibility for New York State historic tax credits concerning repairs and improvements to your home/property.

• Commercial Property
• Residential Property
• Tax Credit Application Instructions

Historic Structures:

The City of Jamestown is currently home to (7) Historic Structures designated by the National Park Service and listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

• Erie Railroad Station (aka National Comedy Center)
  • 203 West Second Street
• Euclid Avenue School
  • 28 Euclid Avenue
• Fenton History Center
  • 67 Washington Street
• Jamestown Armory
  • 34 Porter Avenue
• Partridge-Sheldon House/Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) House
  • 70 Prospect Street
• Robert H. Jackson Center
  • 305 East Fourth Street
• Wellman Building
  • 221 Cherry Street

Local Preservation Ordinance (LPO):

Expanding upon the notable historic preservation achievements, the next crucial step in advancing the City’s preservation efforts is the adoption of a local preservation ordinance (LPO). While national-level designation offers financial benefits for homeowners, local-level designation provides essential protections for identified or contributing structures. At the local level, preservation enables neighborhoods to establish character or reclaim identities. These attributes, combined with federal incentives available for maintenance, repairs, and improvements, provide property owners with a robust toolkit to cultivate pride of place, enhance quality of life, and consequently increase the value of their investment.

Proposed LPO Draft