Public Square Historic District & Soldiers Monument, Watertown, New York

About this place

Live Stream | Public Square Historic District, Watertown, Upstate New York, USA. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Public Square is the handsome commercial and cultural core of Watertown in the Black River Valley. Lined with neoclassical and Romanesque 19th-century brick edifices, the open civic plaza features landscaped fountains and the Soldiers and Sailors Monument. Stroll the historic square to visit beloved heritage spots like The Crystal Restaurant (operating since 1925) for famous Tom & Jerry drinks, hot open-faced roast beef sandwiches with gravy, and homemade apple pie.

✦ Must-Visit Highlights:

▸ Historic Romanesque Civic Architecture: Admire grand multi-story brick facades dating back to the late 19th-century Gilded Age.

▸ Upstate Community Gatherings & Festivals: Watch seasonal farmers markets, holiday parades, and vibrant civic life in the plaza.

▸ Century-Old Dining at The Crystal Restaurant: Feast on tender slow-roasted beef with savory pan gravy and warm apple pie.