Pelham's downtown area on Fifth Avenue and Wolfs Lane is a wonderful
collection of late 19th and early 20th century commercial architecture. The New York State Historic Preservation Office
has made a preliminary finding that the area qualifies for designation as a state and national historic district.
This listing would qualify commercial property owners for federal and state historic preservation tax credits for certain
kinds of improvements made to these properties. (Because Pelham does not have landmark regulation laws, the listing
would not restrict owners in making changes to properties.) The Pelham Preservation & Garden Society is currently
working with the SHPO in preparing the listing nomination.
