Erie in Erie County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Kennedy Row Houses

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 13, 2018

1. Kennedy Row Houses Marker

Inscription. In 1832, prominent brickmaker, builder and borough councilman David Kennedy built the Federal-style corner house as his residence. A unique feature is the oversized brick rear section added in 1879. Kennedy, a weaver by trade from Ulster, completed the row house effect in 1836 with the center house directly west. Both houses listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Erected 1984 by Erie County Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1832.

Location. 42° 7.908′ N, 80° 4.948′ W. Marker is in Erie, Pennsylvania, in Erie County. It is on East 5th Street west of Holland Street. Houses are at 160 and 162 East 5th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 162 East 5th Street, Erie PA 16507, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Northwestern Pennsylvania.

It is also in the American Northeast,

on the Great Lakes,

in the

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Mid-Atlantic,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France,

the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Brewster House (a few steps from this marker); Kennedy Double House (within shouting distance of this marker); Tibbals House (within shouting distance of this marker); Don't Give Up the Ship (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Gideon Ball House (about 500 feet away); Harry T. Burleigh (about 500 feet away); Boston Store Livery & Garage (about 700 feet away); Historic Erie Flagpole (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Erie.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 13, 2018

2. Kennedy Row Houses Marker

National Register of Historic Places plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 13, 2018

3. National Register of Historic Places plaque

National Register of Historic Places plaque by other house image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 13, 2018

4. National Register of Historic Places plaque by other house

Credits. This page was last revised on May 5, 2019. It was originally submitted on April 16, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 905 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 16, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.