72-698: Paddock Mansion is a historic home located at Watertown in Jefferson County, New York . Since 1922, it has been the headquarters of the Jefferson County Historical Society. It was built in 1876 and is a 2 + 1 ⁄ 2 -story brick structure on a high basement in the Stick / Eastlake style. It features a 3-story tower on the southeast corner and the eaves, gables, balconies, and front porch are supported by elaborate turned millwork and chamfered brackets and posts. It
144-750: A Scotsman who was brother of the Marquess of Ailsa . The Kennedys' daughter Sophia-Eliza married John Levett of Wychnor Park , Staffordshire, England. Their son John Navarre Macomb (March 7, 1774 – November 9, 1810) married Christina Livingston, granddaughter of Philip Livingston , a signer of the United States Declaration of Independence and Founding Father of the United States . John Navarre Macomb's children included Colonel John Navarre Macomb, Jr. (1811-1899). Macomb Jr's children included Montgomery M. Macomb (1852-1924),
216-814: A minor league baseball team in the 1888 Eastern International League, Watertown and Duffy Fairgrounds hosted several others. The Watertown Bucks of the Can-Am League (1936), the Watertown Athletics of the Border League (1946-1951), the Watertown Pirates (1983-1988) and Watertown Indians of the New York-Penn League (1989-1998) played at the Duffy Fairgrounds. Watertown teams were an affiliate of
288-407: A career United States Army officer who attained the rank of Brigadier General . When his wife Mary died in 1790, Macomb had 10 children living at home. The next year he married Janet Marshall Rucker, herself a widow. They had seven more children, including Elizabeth Maria Macomb (born January 7, 1795), who married Thomas Hunt Flandrau, the law partner of Aaron Burr . The Flandraus' eldest son
360-664: A clerk in Moore's Store, set up a successful clearance display of low-priced items. This led to his idea of a store specializing in fixed-price, cut-rate merchandise. Woolworth left Watertown and opened his first store in 1879 in Utica . Among the many manufacturing businesses was the Davis Sewing Machine Company, which originated in Watertown. It was the predecessor to George P. Huffman 's Huffy Corporation, now
432-493: A common location for scams, and the Watertown Daily Times often referenced workers being scammed by "tinhorn gamblers and short-card men". In fall 2019, the city began a revitalization program for Sewall's Island and Factory Square in hopes of attracting new investments, businesses, and identifying transformational projects in the area. The city was awarded a Strategic Planning and Feasibility Studies grant from
504-546: A consensus choice in order to attract mills. By 1850, mills manufacturing different products, powered by the Black river, were being built throughout Watertown. In 1791, New York City resident Alexander Macomb purchased the land of Jefferson, Lewis , St. Lawrence and Oswego county . He sent out multiple surveyors to sell the land to passing settlers. The area of Watertown was first surveyed in 1796 by Benjamin Wright , who
576-403: A fine country. The west line is of good quality. There are some fine mill seats in this town which on the map are marked 'falls' and 'rapids.' To speak generally I think this to be an excellent town-ship, and scarcely any poor land upon it. Will settle very fast, if laid in lots and sold to settlers. In 1798, pioneers Hart Massey, Henry Coffeen, and Zachariah Butterfield built cabins in what is now
648-445: A household in the city was $ 28,429, and the median income for a family was $ 36,115. Males had a median income of $ 31,068 versus $ 21,294 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 16,354. About 14.4 percent of families and 19.3 percent of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.2 percent of those under age 18 and 11.8 percent of those aged 65 or over. As of the 2010 US Census , there were 27,023 people living in
720-407: A maker of bicycles and other sporting goods. In the late 1890s, many new factories and industries were established, increasing the population by over 17,000 in the span of 30 years. The city gained a reputation for gambling and prostitution. Watertown also developed an educated professional class of doctors and lawyers. The economic center of the country kept moving west following the development of
792-605: A merchant, and Jane Gordon, both of Ulster Scot descent. Alexander also had a younger brother William and sister. In 1755, the whole family moved to Albany in the colonial Province of New York , which was a center of fur trading with the Iroquois and other Native American tribes. Macomb and his brother William also became merchants and fur traders, operating around the Great Lakes as far west as Detroit , which had been under British control since 1763 and made into
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#1732797687647864-628: A successful land speculator and shipping magnate in New York. He purchased large tracts of land in Georgia , Kentucky , and North Carolina for resale. In 1788, he built a four-story brick city mansion on Broadway one block south of Trinity Church ; the house had a 112 feet (34 m) frontage along one side. In part Macomb needed the space for his large household; by 1790, he was a widower with 10 children at home. His household included 25 servants, among them 12 enslaved African Americans . Macomb
936-433: A year of joint operation, UCC took complete ownership of WNYF-CD /WWNY-CD (channel 28). Both WWNY and WNYF were sold to Atlanta -based Gray Television in 2019. Watertown is also served by PBS member stations WPBS-TV /WNPI-DT (channels 16/18), NBC affiliate WVNC-LD (channel 45), which also operates the area's MyNetworkTV affiliate on its LD2 subchannel, and ABC affiliate WWTI (channel 50), which also operates
1008-549: Is around 60 miles (97 kilometers) north of Syracuse , 20 miles (32 kilometers) south of the Thousand Islands and 328 miles (530 kilometers) northwest of New York City . According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 9.3 square miles (24 km ), of which 9.0 square miles (23 km ) are land and 0.3 square miles (0.78 km ) (3.45 percent) is water. Before
1080-439: Is located in plant hardiness zone 4b, which means that the temperature is likely to drop below −20 °F (−29 °C) at least once a year. Summers are mild to warm, and temperatures of 90 °F (32 °C) or above on average occur on only 3.1 days annually. Record temperatures range from a low of −39 °F (−39 °C) on December 29, 1933, up to highs of 99 °F (37 °C) on July 20 and 27, 1894, although those at
1152-509: Is published seven days a week and serves Jefferson , St. Lawrence and Lewis counties. The Fort Drum Mountaineer is a weekly newspaper for Fort Drum soldiers and their dependents. The Watertown market is served by four commercial television stations. The oldest is Carthage - licensed , CBS -affiliated WCNY-TV (channel 7), put on the air in 1954 by the publishers of the Watertown Daily Times . The station changed its call letters to WWNY-TV in 1965. After an unsuccessful struggle against
1224-653: Is the oldest continuously operating enclosed mall in the United States. It is also listed on the National Register, as are several mansions and churches, such as the Emma Flower Taylor Mansion and the Trinity Episcopal Church. The drops in the Black at Watertown's location—40 feet (12 m) in the center of town, and 120 feet (37 m) over 2.5 miles (4.0 km)—provided abundant water power for early industry. By
1296-534: The American Revolution , Macomb and his brother William continued their fur trade with British and Native Americans. They conducted a huge volume of business with the British government post at Detroit, supplying the militia as well as the colonial Indian Department. The brothers took a partner because of the volume of their business, and in fall 1781, invested 100,000 dollars in New York currency in
1368-637: The Boston Bees (1936), Pittsburgh Pirates (1983-1988) and Cleveland Indians (1989-1998). Thompson Park is about 450 acres (180 hectares) of park designed by John Charles Olmsted . The park was gifted to the city in 1916. The park contains Zoo New York, which began in 1920 when the Northern New York Trust Company donated two whitetail deer to Thompson Park and the City of Watertown. The following are also located inside
1440-674: The British province of Quebec since 1774. Given their colonial settlement, French-Canadian traders were more numerous in the west, and competition was fierce. On August 27, 1774, Phyn & Ellice, fur traders in Schenectady in the Mohawk Valley, sold its Detroit stock to the Macomb brothers and appointed them as its agents in that post. This was a notable success for 26-year-old Alexander and his younger brother. In Detroit during
1512-607: The Canada–United States border in Rouses Point, New York . U.S. Route 11 runs north-south through the city of Watertown. Many state highways converge on the city. New York State Route 3 is an east-west route that begins in Sterling and heads north and east to Watertown. NY 3 interchanges with I-81 at the city line. NY 3 heads east into Watertown, overlapping with both US 11 and NY 12 through downtown prior to leaving
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#17327976876471584-598: The Emerson Place (added April 18, 2003), as well as several buildings inside the 16-acre (6.5-hectare) Public Square Historic District (added September 7, 1984). The Jefferson County Courthouse Complex is an example of the substantial architecture of the city. The Duffy Fairgrounds is currently home to three sports teams. The Watertown Red & Black of the Gridiron Developmental Football League . The Red & Black are
1656-609: The Emerson Place and Queen Anne as seen in the Emma Flower Taylor Mansion . Watertown was the nexus of the Rome, Watertown & Ogdensburg Railroad , which was later absorbed into the New York Central Railroad (NYC) network. Watertown sat at the junction of five different lines, as trains from Syracuse , Rome , Oswego , and Utica passed through Watertown on their way to points along
1728-579: The Federal Communications Commission and its directive for newspapers to divest themselves of television stations held within the same market , the Daily Times sold WWNY-TV to United Communications Corporation of Kenosha, Wisconsin , in 1981. In 2001, United Communications entered into an agreement with Smith Broadcasting to operate a Fox network affiliate with low-power transmitters in Watertown and Massena. After
1800-699: The New York Department of State to pay for the plan. The Roswell P. Flower Memorial Library was built in 1904 as a memorial to Flower by his daughter, Emma Flower Taylor. The area also has a large Amish population. Watertown contains a number of historic buildings and districts. Buildings on the NRHP include the Paddock Mansion (added December 11, 1979), the Watertown Masonic Temple (added January 23, 1980), and
1872-580: The North Country . Located 30 miles (48 km) from the Canadian border, shopping by Canadian visitors is important to Watertown's economy. The city also receives numerous tourists and summer residents. Watertown, South Dakota , was named in the city's honor. Watertown got its name from straddling the Black River. It is unknown which settler chose it, but it is commonly believed to have been
1944-448: The St. Lawrence River (principally, Ogdensburg and Massena) and to Canada. The Watertown passenger station, situated along the Black River behind Public Square at what is now J.B. Wise Place, was described as among the finest in the system. With the decline in travel by rail after World War II, however, the last named passenger train with a sleeper section to the town was the Iroquois in 1961;
2016-680: The Watertown International Airport in Dexter . Alexander Macomb (merchant) Alexander Macomb (1748–1831) was an American fur trader , merchant and land speculator known for purchasing nearly four million acres from the state of New York after the American Revolutionary War . A Loyalist sympathizer, he operated from New York City after the war. His mansion in the city was used by President George Washington for several months in 1790 as
2088-547: The county seat of, Jefferson County, New York , United States. It is approximately 25 miles (40 km) south of the Thousand Islands , along the Black River , about 5 miles (8 km) east of where it flows into Lake Ontario . The city is bordered by the town of Watertown to the south, east, and west, and is served by the Watertown International Airport and the Watertown Daily Times newspaper. In
2160-665: The subdélégé of Detroit under the French. They had a large family. His namesake son Major General Alexander Macomb (1782–1841) had an illustrious military career, winning the Battle of Plattsburgh and serving as Commanding General of the United States Army from May 29, 1828, to June 25, 1841. He and five other Macomb sons served in the military during the War of 1812 . Their daughter Jane Macomb married Hon. Robert Kennedy,
2232-497: The 1980s, unemployment in the area was up 20 percent. In the 21st century, the city serves as a hub for a large rural area. In 2006, the city began a $ 7.4 million project that restored multiple buildings as well as fixing roads and walkways. The city completed this project in 2008, although more fixes are planned. In early 2019, Watertown was named "The Least Politically Prejudiced Place in America" by Amanda Ripley . Watertown
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2304-527: The 2020 US Census the median price for owner-occupied housing units was $ 133,400, with the median income for a household being $ 40,253. Because the city is located 30 miles (48 km) from the Canada–United States border via the Thousand Islands Bridge , shopping by Canadian visitors is an important part of the local economy. In the 1980s, unemployment in the area was up 20 percent, and property values rapidly decreased. After Fort Drum
2376-575: The Car-Freshner Corporation headquarters and manufacturing plant is located in the city. In the 1960s and 1970s, Watertown began a large de-industrialization which destroyed many historic buildings, such as the Hotel Woodruff and old courthouse. Watertown suffered economic and population declines. As Chicago boomed, it attracted many of the younger people from upstate New York for its business and professional opportunities. By
2448-538: The Catholic and secular educational institutions. There is also a Faith Fellowship Christian School. Jefferson Community College (JCC) is located in the northwestern part of the city and serves as the only institution of higher education within a 50-mile (80 km) radius. It was started in 1961 and is part of the State University of New York (SUNY). The local newspaper, the Watertown Daily Times ,
2520-629: The Public Square area as part of a large migration into New York from New England after the Revolutionary War . The land was very uneven territory and was leveled out in one of the first landfill projects in the United States. The area was taken from the nearby town of Mexico in 1800. Coffeen then moved his family into Watertown. He and the other pioneers chose the area due to the Black River , which flowed west into Lake Ontario about 5 mi (8.0 km) away. Their vision
2592-461: The State of New York: 3,670,715 acres (14,855 km ), which has since known as " Macomb's Purchase ." The tract included much of northern New York, along the St. Lawrence River and eastern Lake Ontario , including the Thousand Islands , and he paid about twelve cents an acre. The state took control of this land after the British ceded their own and Iroquois lands to the United States under terms of
2664-564: The Watertown area. It is a north-south route that runs from near Dandridge, Tennessee north to Hill Island, Ontario , connecting via the Thousand Islands Bridge and a short connecting road to Highway 401 across the Canada–US border. Interstate 81 passes just to the west of the city of Watertown, near Salmon Run Mall . Access to the highway is from Exits 45 ( Route 3 ), 46 ( Route 12F ), and 47 ( Route 12 ). U.S. Route 11 runs from eastern New Orleans , Louisiana, to its northern terminus at
2736-583: The age of 5, 23.5 percent under 18, and 12.9 percent being over the age of 65, with 49.5 percent of residents being female and 50.5 percent being male. There were 10,867 households with 43.3 percent of the houses being made up of individuals. The population density was 2,996.0 inhabitants per square mile (1,156.8/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 83.8 percent White , 8.5 percent Black or African American, 1.0 percent Native American, 1.5 percent Asian , 7.8 percent Hispanic or Latino , 0.1 percent Pacific Islander , or 4.4 percent of two or more races. During
2808-436: The airport have dropped as low as −43 °F (−42 °C) on January 16, 1994 . Precipitation averages 44.36 inches (1,127 mm), and is distributed fairly uniformly throughout the year, with slightly more during autumn and slightly less during spring and late winter. Since Watertown is situated near the eastern edge of Lake Ontario , it receives much lake-effect snow , averaging 116.4 inches (296 cm) of snowfall in
2880-586: The area was settled, all the land was rough and forested. Elevation was also a problem. The Black River , flowing westward through the city toward Lake Ontario , is a world-renowned kayaking destination. Competition-level kayaking events, such as the Blackwater Challenge, have been held on the river. Watertown has a humid continental climate or hemiboreal climate( Köppen : Dfb ), with cold, snowy winters and an atypical autumn maximum precipitation regime, this being far more common in areas on
2952-557: The area's CW affiliate through The CW Plus . Watertown is served by a number of radio stations: Radio stations are also heard in the Watertown area from neighboring communities including Kingston, Ontario in Canada . See also: Media in Kingston, Ontario The city is known partially because of its various late 19th century styles of architecture, including Eastlake as seen in the Paddock Mansion , Colonial Revival as seen in
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3024-733: The business. By 1785, Macomb returned to the East , settling in New York City; he followed his partner William Edgar, although they had dissolved the partnership. William Macomb stayed in Detroit, which was still under British rule. He later was elected to a term in the Upper Canada provincial assembly. The city was rapidly rebuilding after the war, and men of Loyalist leanings, such as Macomb, were generally not discriminated against. They just wanted to get on with business. Macomb became
3096-501: The city to the northeast to head through the Adirondacks to Plattsburgh . New York State Route 12 is a north-south route through the city, extending northward to Clayton then following the St. Lawrence Seaway to Morristown . A spur, NY 12E, takes a slightly-longer path through Cape Vincent before rejoining NY 12. New York State Route 12F is a spur connecting NY 12 in downtown Watertown to New York State Route 180 near
3168-439: The city. The racial makeup of the village was 86.25 percent White , 6.04 percent African American , 0.58 percent Native American , 1.83 percent Asian , 0.18 percent Pacific Islander , 1.33 percent from other races , and 3.79 percent from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 5.59 percent of the population. As of the 2020 US Census , there were 24,685 people with 7.9 percent of residents being under
3240-427: The early 20th century the city was said to have more millionaires per capita than any other city in the nation. During the mid 1960s, Chicago attracted many of the younger residents from the area along with their businesses, leading to the demolition of many historic buildings and a steady decline in population. By 2000, the city had lost over 7,000 residents. The city serves as the commercial and financial center for
3312-1051: The first Monday in March. Watertown is served by the Watertown Police Department and the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office. Watertown is served by the Watertown City School District and the General Brown Central School District, which covers a portion of the Creekwood Apartment complex on the city's north side. The elementary schools are North, Ohio, Knickerbocker, Sherman, and Starbuck. The higher-level schools are H.T. Wiley Intermediate School, Case Middle School, Watertown High School , Immaculate Heart Central Elementary, Intermediate, and Junior and Senior High Schools,
3384-470: The first, the Samuel Osgood House on Cherry Street, proved too small. George Washington occupied the Macomb mansion from February to August 1790. The mansion was later adapted as a landmark hotel. During this period, Macomb became active in civic affairs, using his expertise to purchase materials and direct the conversion of City Hall into Federal House for the temporary capital. He assisted
3456-574: The frontier and a shift of population into the Midwest . In 1920, the city adopted a city manager -style of government. After the Wall Street Crash of 1929 , many stores shut down and laid off a considerable amount of their workforce, leading to economic hardships until World War II , when Watertown's industries switched from consumer products to war materiel, revitalizing the economy. Little Trees were developed in Watertown in 1951;
3528-477: The land cessions were never ratified by the U.S. Senate; some of the land claims were upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court . ) The purchase was divided into ten large townships. From this purchase are derived the deeds for all the lands that are now included in Lewis , Jefferson , St. Lawrence , and Franklin counties, and portions of Herkimer and Oswego counties. Contrary to his expectations, Macomb's enterprise
3600-436: The largest city in the North Country . The area was first surveyed in 1795, and was settled in March 1800 due to the abundant hydropower the Black River provided. The city was designated as the county seat of Jefferson County when it was split off from Oneida County in 1805. Watertown was incorporated as a village in 1816, and became a city in 1869. By then, it was booming as an industrial center for Upstate New York . By
3672-460: The mid-19th century, entrepreneurs had built paper mills and major industries, including one to manufacture the first portable steam engine in 1847. In the late 1840s Watertown saw an influx in population from Irish migration into the area during the famine . In 1849 a fire began in the public square that destroyed most of the surrounding buildings. In 1851, the city was joined to Albany , Syracuse , and Rochester as well as other major cities of
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#17327976876473744-576: The middle of Watertown lies the Public Square Historic District , which was built in 1805 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) in 1984. Watertown is located 13 miles (21 kilometers) southwest of the U.S. Army base at Fort Drum ; it is the service and shopping destination for personnel there and their families. As of the 2020 United States Census , the city has 24,685 residents, making it
3816-626: The oldest active semipro football team in the United States, founded in 1896. The Watertown Rapids of the Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League have played here starting in 2017, following several professional teams. The Watertown Wolves have played at the municipal arena at the fairgrounds since 2012. They are a member of the Federal Prospects Hockey League and have won three titles, in 2015, 2018, and 2022. After first hosting
3888-400: The park: The city's government was created after the village's incorporation in 1816. The act of incorporation provided for the election of five trustees, one for each ward. These extended to the formation of a fire department, the construction of water works and regulation of streets. In 1816, the first village election was held, at which Timothy Burr was chosen President. Sixteen years later,
3960-431: The population. In 2009, the population was estimated at 27,489. There were 11,036 households, out of which 31.9 percent had residents under the age of 18 living with them, 40.7 percent were married couples living together, 14.2 percent had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.1 percent were non-families. 34.5 percent of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.8 percent had someone living alone who
4032-527: The square. After the Embargo Act of 1807 was passed which prohibited trade with Britain and France, which at the time included Canada. The economy suffered as a result and eventually led to smuggling materials into Canada, leading to the War of 1812 . During the Civil War, the 35th New York Infantry Regiment began in Watertown. The Paddock Arcade , built in 1850 according to European and US models,
4104-619: The state legislature in supervising the construction of a building to house the state archives, and served two terms in the state assembly. Macomb also served as the first treasurer of "New York's first scientific body, the Society for the Promotion of Agriculture, Arts and Manufactures." In July 1791, Alexander Macomb married again, to the young widow Mrs. John Peter Rucker, née Jane Marshall. They had another seven children together. That year he purchased his largest tract of land of all, from
4176-441: The state with the Rome, Watertown and Ogdensburg Railroad . Other mills were added to the business base, generating revenue to support the city's early public works projects, such as the water system and illuminating gas works in 1853, and a telephone system in 1879. Watertown claims that Rodman native Frank W. Woolworth conceived the idea of his eponymous mercantile chain while working here in 1878. Woolworth, then employed as
4248-456: The temporary president's mansion. Macomb had already made a fortune on land speculation in North Carolina , Georgia , and Kentucky , and believed he would make more profit in New York. Unable to sell the New York land fast enough to meet his debts, however, he was sent to debtors' prison for a period and never regained his fortune. Macomb was born in 1748 in Ballynure , a rural village in County Antrim in Northern Ireland to John Macomb,
4320-436: The train carrying sleepers south from Watertown was the Fifth Avenue / Cleveland Limited, also ending in 1961. Passenger service to Watertown finally ended in 1964. The station itself was demolished and replaced with a parking lot. Although the rail network is greatly attenuated compared to its peak in the early 20th century, CSX Transportation still transports freight by rail through Watertown. Interstate 81 runs through
4392-407: The treaty at the end of the war. Four of the six Iroquois tribes had been allied with the British but none was consulted during the treaty negotiations. The state's treaty and sale of this land was never ratified by the United States Senate . In the late 20th century, some of the tribes filed land claims for compensation, claiming that New York state did not have the authority to treat with them, since
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#17327976876474464-443: The village trustees were empowered by an act of the Legislature to borrow up to $ 2,000 ($ 61,000 in modern dollars ) to improve the fire department. In 1835 legislation authorized the construction of a market. In 1852, the boundaries of the village were extended and two wards added, making seven total. The officers consisted of a President, three Assessors, a Clerk, a Treasurer, a Collector and two police constables. Elections were held on
4536-442: The west coasts of landmasses (this may be the result of Lake Ontario located to the west of Watertown, thus providing a "west coast"). Unless otherwise noted, all figures cited below are from the GHCN station located closer to downtown. Winters can be very cold: temperatures remain at or below the freezing mark on an average of 54 days annually, and fall to 0 °F (−18 °C) or below on an average 20 nights. Moreover, Watertown
4608-615: The winter. As of the census of 2000, there were 26,705 people, 11,036 households, and 6,500 families living in the city. The population density was 2,981.3 inhabitants per square mile (1,151.1/km ). There were 12,450 housing units at an average density of 1,389.9/sq mi (536.6/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 89.13 percent White , 4.95 percent Black or African American , 0.54 percent Native American , 1.16 percent Asian , 0.11 percent Pacific Islander , 1.67 percent from other races , and 2.45 percent from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 3.59 percent of
4680-483: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.99. In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.9 percent under the age of 18, 10.4 percent from 18 to 24, 29.6 percent from 25 to 44, 18.5 percent from 45 to 64, and 15.5 percent who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.1 males. The median income for
4752-453: Was a failure. Sales of land did not keep pace with the due dates for payments. During the Panic of 1792 , which further depressed land sales, Macomb was taken to debtors' prison with over $ 300,000 in debt. He never regained his fortune. As economic conditions improved, some land speculators later made huge amounts of money from their turnover of New York lands. On May 4, 1773, Macomb married Mary Catherine Navarre, daughter of Robert de Navarre,
4824-401: Was employed by Macomb to survey the northern and central portions of New York State. Wright made the following statement about the land after returning: Along the river there is some good land and some that is broken and rocky. The river is amazing rapid and rocky; some falls along the river which may be made good mill seats, and some excellent pine timber along the river. On the east line is
4896-438: Was established, Watertown's industry shifted from industrial to consumer products. The city contains Factory Square, 80 acres (32 hectares) of factories that were once powered by the Black River. In the 1880s and 1890s, many new factories were established, which began an economic boom. In 1900 3,760 workers were employed in the factories. Immediately adjacent to the factories and river was a prominent saloon district, which became
4968-421: Was for an industrial center that would draw power from the river. In 1805, settlers cleared the center of town to create Public Square . During the 19th century, several significant buildings were built around it. The area has been designated as a historic district , listed on the NRHP . Watertown was designated as the seat of Jefferson County after it was split from Oneida County . At that time, Watertown
5040-415: Was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. [REDACTED] Media related to Paddock Mansion at Wikimedia Commons This article about a historic property or district in Jefferson County , New York , that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places , is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Watertown, New York Watertown is a city in, and
5112-430: Was one of the least populated places in the county. Watertown was incorporated as a village in 1816. In 1869, it reincorporated as a city. Due to its proximity to Lake Ontario , Watertown became a popular location for transporting supplies into Canada, which helped its economy. As industry and businesses flourished, successful residents built substantial retail buildings, churches, and private residences close to
5184-413: Was the third-largest slaveholder in the city, as by that time slaveholding residents generally owned only a few slaves as domestic servants or skilled labor. New York did not pass legislation for gradual abolition of slavery until the early 19th century. In 1790, the government of New York City leased Macomb's New York City house to serve as the second presidential mansion of the temporary capital, after
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