Lyons Downtown Historic District
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About the district
Lyons Downtown Historic District, at Broad bounded by Phelps, William, Butternut, Pearl & Canal with portions of Bear, Lawrence, Geneva & Water Sts., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Mar 12, 2018. The Register lists it for its architecture, commerce, industry and transportation, at the local level. The district takes in 251 historic buildings. The listing covers 79.8 acres. Three more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 15 minutes
Broad bounded by Phelps, William, Butternut, Pearl & Canal with portions of Bear, Lawrence, Geneva & Water Sts., Lyons · about 0.6 miles on foot, as the crow flies
1 more Register listing within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Lyons Downtown Historic District
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Questions about Lyons Downtown Historic District
Is Lyons Downtown Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Mar 12, 2018 (Register number 100002190).
Is Lyons Downtown Historic District a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; New York has 273 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Rose Hill, 14.4 miles away.
Can you visit Lyons Downtown Historic District?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026). Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.