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Main Street and Hamlet Historic District
Roxbury's Main Street was listed on the State and National Registers of Historic Places in 1986. Shaded by 100 year old maples, Main Street was under threat of widening by the NY State Department of Transportation. This sparked a group of citizens to band together and write the nomination. Mrs. Gould-Shepard loved Roxbury and it was her generosity and careful planning that determined the flavor of Main Street and gave the town many of its most cherished properties. The successful listing of the Main Street Historic District led to an entire hamlet listing in 2003.
The original district begins at Roxbury Central School, a monumental Tudor style structure built in 1939. It continues north passed the majestic Gould Church; Kirkside, the former estate of Helen Gould Shepherd, and a multitude of grand structures representing mid to late 19th century architecture. The entire hamlet boasts an array of extraordinary homes from the most humble vernacular structures to the grandest Victorians.
In 2004, the hamlet of Roxbury was designated a “Preserve America Community” by the National Park Service, Department of Interior, and Advisory Council on Historic Preservation. Roxbury continues to strive for preservation of its historic structures.
Printed walking tour brochures are available at the Roxbury Town Hall, Roxbury Library, Roxbury Motel, and the Roxbury Arts Group. For a guided walking tour of the hamlet please contact or 607 326 3722 to make arrangements for your group.