McCarthy Building
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About McCarthy Building
McCarthy Building, at 255-257 River St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Mar 5, 1970: the first place in Troy to be listed. Only 97 of New York’s 6,529 listings are older. The Register lists it for its commerce and architecture, at the state level. 13 more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isBuilding 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 · 31 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 10 minutes
255-257 River St., Troy · about 0.2 miles on foot, as the crow flies
20 more Register listings within half a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of McCarthy Building
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about McCarthy Building
Is McCarthy Building on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Mar 5, 1970 (Register number 70000430).
Is McCarthy Building a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; New York has 273 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Troy Savings Bank and Music Hall, 0.1 miles away.
Can you visit McCarthy Building?
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 McCarthy Building?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 31 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 75321254 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.