The Waterford Borough Historic District is a national

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that is located in

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. It was added to the

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in 1990.

History and architectural features

This district encompasses forty-one contributing buildings that are located in the

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and surrounding residential areas of Waterford. The district includes commercial and residential buildings that were built between 1820 and 1939. They were created in a variety of popular architectural styles, including

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, and

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. This district includes the

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. Notable buildings are St. Peter's Episcopal Church (1832), the Presbyterian Church (c. 1850), the Amos Judson House, and Judson's Store (1820). This district also includes the separately listed Eagle Hotel (1826). ''Note:'' This includes It was added to the

in 1990.

References

External links

St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Cherry Street, Waterford, Erie County, PA
1 photo at

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Amos Judson House, Waterford, Erie County, PA
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