Astor Historic District

The Astor Historic District is located in Green Bay, Wisconsin. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.[2]

Astor Historic District
Union Congregational Church
LocationWI 57, Green Bay, Wisconsin
Area153.5 acres (62.1 ha)
Built1835
NRHP reference No.80000107[1]
Added to NRHPFebruary 27, 1980

History

The Astor Historic District is made up of what was once the Town of Astor, founded in 1835 by John Jacob Astor.[3] In 1838, the Town of Astor and the Town of Navarino merged to form what is now the City of Green Bay.

References

  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. "Astor Historic District". Landmark Hunter.com. Retrieved 2012-01-25.
  3. "The Astor Historic District". Astor Neighborhood Association. Archived from the original on 2012-04-04. Retrieved 2012-01-25.


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