The City of Kingston, NY

    Welcome to the City of Kingston, NY

    Kingston, dating to the arrival of the Dutch in 1652, is a vibrant city with rich history and architecture, was the state's first capital, and a thriving arts community. City Hall is in the heart of the community at 420 Broadway, and is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except July & August (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.).  Come tour our historic City, with restaurants that are among the region's finest, and local shopping that promises unique finds.

    Historic Churches

    Kingston is home to many historic churches. The oldest church still standing is the First Reformed Protestant Dutch Church of Kingston which was organized in 1659. Referred to as The Old Dutch Church, it is located in Uptown Kingston. Many of the city's historic churches populate Wurts street (6 in one block) among them Hudson Valley Wedding Chapel is a recently restored church built in 1867 and now a chapel hosting weddings. Another church in the Rondout is located at 72 Spring Street. Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church was founded in 1849. The original church building at the corner of Hunter Street and Ravine Street burned to the ground in the late 1850s. The current church on Spring Street was built in 1874.

    Kingston, NY

    Kingston became New York's first capital in 1777, and was burned by the British on October 13, 1777, after the Battles of Saratoga. In the 19th century, the city became an important transport hub after the discovery of natural cement in the region, and had both railroad and canal connections.

    Kingston, NY

    The town of Rondout, New York, now a part of the city of Kingston, became an important freight hub for the transportation of coal from Honesdale, Pennsylvania to New York City through the Delaware and Hudson Canal. This hub was later used to transport other goods, including bluestone. Kingston shaped and shipped most of the bluestone made to create the sidewalks of New York City.

     

    Contact Us

    City Hall Address:
    420 Broadway
    Kingston, New York
    12401

    Phone:
    (845) 331-0080
    Email:
    [email protected]

    Kingston News

    2/25/2026 - City of Kingston & NY State Historic Preservation Office to Host Public Meeting for Wilbur Historic District Nomination

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    February 25, 2026

     

    City of Kingston & NY State Historic Preservation Office to Host Public Meeting for Wilbur Historic District Nomination

     

     

    KINGSTON, NY – Mayor Steven T. Noble, the Planning Department, and the New York State Historic Preservation Office are pleased to announce that the City of Kingston will host a public information meeting regarding the Wilbur Landmark Districts nomination for the State & National Registers of Historic Places. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, from 5:30-7:30pm at 23 Fitch Street, the former Church of the Holy Name of Jesus.

    Mayor Noble said, “We are excited to move forward with the State and National Historic designation for the Wilbur neighborhood, which has played a major role in the City’s distinguished history and has many unique historic assets that should be allowed to shine, along with Kingston’s other historic gems.”

    At the public meeting, residents will have the opportunity to meet with local and State representatives and the City’s preservation consultant to learn about the benefits of listing the Wilbur District on the State and National Historic Registers.

     

    Wilbur Historic District Public Meeting

    April 21, 2026

    5:30-7:30pm

    23 Fitch Street

    former Church of the Holy Name of Jesus

     

    Parking is available on Dunn Street and at the Red Fox Ravine, but will be limited. Attendees are encouraged to carpool.

    Planning Director for Kingston Suzanne Cahill said, “Our office is thrilled to be cohosting this public meeting about listing the Wilbur Historic District on the State and National Registers. Kingston has a great deal to offer in historic and cultural assets and working alongside the State and the residents to recognize Wilbur as a special neighborhood, and to achieve the listing, will ensure both deserved recognition, and access to the rehab tax credit programs for property owners.”

    In November 2024, the City of Kingston locally landmarked the Wilbur Historic District and received a NYS Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation, Certified Local Government Grant to list the area on the State and National Historic Registers. With the grant funding, the City hired a preservation consultant to prepare a State and National Register nomination for the Wilbur Historic District. 

    The creation of this district will allow property owners to access the State and Federal Historic Preservation Tax Credit programs (up to 50% of restoration costs) and other benefits assigned to properties listed on the registers. 

    More information can be found at https://engagekingston.com/wilbur-historic-district Or contact the City of Kingston Planning Office at 845-334-3955 or [email protected].
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