Slightly to the west of Public Square is the former Post Office Building, now a part of the Jefferson County Court Complex. The first piece of mail to be stamped at this facility was dated June 27, 1909.
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Agriculture Insurance Co.
This end of Public Square is also home to a building tied to the history of the Agricultural Insurance Company,…
Agriculture Insurance Co.
This end of Public Square is also home to a building tied to the history of the Agricultural Insurance Company,…
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Black River Whitewater Rafting
One of the biggest thrills that downtown Watertown has to offer is whitewater rafting trips along the Black River Gorge.…
Black River Whitewater Rafting
One of the biggest thrills that downtown Watertown has to offer is whitewater rafting trips along the Black River Gorge.…
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Council of the Arts
Dedicated to developing and promoting the arts in northern New York, the North Country Arts Council is a non-profit organization…
Council of the Arts
Dedicated to developing and promoting the arts in northern New York, the North Country Arts Council is a non-profit organization…
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Downtown YMCA
The Downtown facility is located in the heart of Watertown N.Y. on 119 Washington Street. This facility offers two swimming…
Downtown YMCA
The Downtown facility is located in the heart of Watertown N.Y. on 119 Washington Street. This facility offers two swimming…
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Empsall's
Originally called the Rothstock, the building is now referred to as the Empsall or Brighton. It was built in 1903…
Empsall's
Originally called the Rothstock, the building is now referred to as the Empsall or Brighton. It was built in 1903…
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Farmer's Market
Held every Wednesday from late May to early October, the farmer’s market features a wide variety of locally grown farm…
Farmer's Market
Held every Wednesday from late May to early October, the farmer’s market features a wide variety of locally grown farm…
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First Baptist Church
Home to one of Watertown’s best-known landmarks, the clock tower, the First Baptist Church dominates the eastern end of Public…
First Baptist Church
Home to one of Watertown’s best-known landmarks, the clock tower, the First Baptist Church dominates the eastern end of Public…
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Flower Memorial Library
Emma Flower Taylor, daughter of Roswell P. Flower, donated the landmark Public Library named for her father. The white marble…
Flower Memorial Library
Emma Flower Taylor, daughter of Roswell P. Flower, donated the landmark Public Library named for her father. The white marble…
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Flower Statue
At the beginning of Washington Street stands the Augustus St. Gaudens Statue of Roswell P. Flower, Governor of New York…
Flower Statue
At the beginning of Washington Street stands the Augustus St. Gaudens Statue of Roswell P. Flower, Governor of New York…
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Historical Society & Museum
Founded in 1886, the Jefferson County History Society preserves the history of Jefferson County including documents, books, and artifacts. The…
Historical Society & Museum
Founded in 1886, the Jefferson County History Society preserves the history of Jefferson County including documents, books, and artifacts. The…
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Lincoln Building
Built in 1855, after the great fire of 1849, the Lincoln Building was home to the prestigious Lincoln League. Six…
Lincoln Building
Built in 1855, after the great fire of 1849, the Lincoln Building was home to the prestigious Lincoln League. Six…
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Masonic Temple
Located on Washington Street, this 1914 structure was built during the heyday of Watertown’s Industrial Age. Access throughout the building…
Masonic Temple
Located on Washington Street, this 1914 structure was built during the heyday of Watertown’s Industrial Age. Access throughout the building…
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Old Post Office (New County Court Complex)
Slightly to the west of Public Square is the former Post Office Building, now a part of the Jefferson County…
Old Post Office (New County Court Complex)
Slightly to the west of Public Square is the former Post Office Building, now a part of the Jefferson County…
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Paddock Arcade
The keystone to the Public Square area is, without a doubt, the 1850 vintage Paddock Arcade. Recognized as the oldest…
Paddock Arcade
The keystone to the Public Square area is, without a doubt, the 1850 vintage Paddock Arcade. Recognized as the oldest…
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Paddock Mansion
Located at 228 Washington Street, the Paddock Mansion was designed by architect John Hose, the same architect who worked on…
Paddock Mansion
Located at 228 Washington Street, the Paddock Mansion was designed by architect John Hose, the same architect who worked on…
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Public Square
At the center of Public Square lies the island, which was originally the village green. The park is most noted…
Public Square
At the center of Public Square lies the island, which was originally the village green. The park is most noted…
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River Walks
Located along the magnificent Black River are Veteran’s Memorial Riverwalk, Waterworks Park, Bicentennial Park, and Marble Street Park. These parks…
River Walks
Located along the magnificent Black River are Veteran’s Memorial Riverwalk, Waterworks Park, Bicentennial Park, and Marble Street Park. These parks…
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Roswell P. Flower Memorial Library
Featured in the National Register of Historic Places, the Roswell P. Flower Memorial Library was built in 1903 as a…
Roswell P. Flower Memorial Library
Featured in the National Register of Historic Places, the Roswell P. Flower Memorial Library was built in 1903 as a…
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Sci-Tech Center
This hands-on science museum features exhibits for both children and adults. It provides opportunities for visitors to test their senses,…
Sci-Tech Center
This hands-on science museum features exhibits for both children and adults. It provides opportunities for visitors to test their senses,…
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Slye & Burrows Building
Also known as the Smith & Percy Building, it is located at 104-6 Washington St. The striking Art Moderne style…
Slye & Burrows Building
Also known as the Smith & Percy Building, it is located at 104-6 Washington St. The striking Art Moderne style…
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State Office Building Auditorium
Formerly the home of the Miss New York State Pageant until 2005, the Dulles State Office Building is a host…
State Office Building Auditorium
Formerly the home of the Miss New York State Pageant until 2005, the Dulles State Office Building is a host…
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The Original County Courthouse
At the corner of Arsenal and Sherman Streets stands the original County Courthouse. A red brick, limestone trimmed two-story structure.…
The Original County Courthouse
At the corner of Arsenal and Sherman Streets stands the original County Courthouse. A red brick, limestone trimmed two-story structure.…
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The Paddock Arcade
Built in 1850, the Paddock Arcade is the nation’s oldest continuously operated indoor pedestrian mall. It still functions as a…
The Paddock Arcade
Built in 1850, the Paddock Arcade is the nation’s oldest continuously operated indoor pedestrian mall. It still functions as a…
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Woolworth Building
Arguably the most impressive building in downtown Watertown, the Woolworth Building was built in 1921 and anchors the western end…
Woolworth Building
Arguably the most impressive building in downtown Watertown, the Woolworth Building was built in 1921 and anchors the western end…
