Ford Block
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About Ford Block
Ford Block, at 188-202 Main St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Sep 7, 1984. It was among the first 6 of Oneonta’s 12 listings. The Register lists it for its commerce and architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Queen Anne, as it does for 414 other New York listings. Seven more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isHistoric commercial building in New York, United States. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 38 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 5 minutes
188-202 Main St., Oneonta · about 0.2 miles on foot, as the crow flies
7 more Register listings within a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Queen Anne style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Queen Anne.
Memories of Ford Block
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Ford Block
Is Ford Block on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Sep 7, 1984 (Register number 84002893).
Is Ford Block a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; New York has 273 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Ford Block?
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.
Where can I read the history of Ford Block?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 38 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 75320935 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.