Pinschower, Simon, House
Also known as: Vintage Towers Bed And Breakfast Inn
Approximate location: the National Park Service places this pin arbitrarily within the property, not at a surveyed point (stated accuracy ±12 m).
Why it's listed
Built around 1901 on a corner lot in Cloverdale, this one-and-a-half story house was the home of Simon Pinschower, who ran a clothing store called the White House. It is framed in clear heart redwood and topped with a hipped roof. Its most striking feature is a set of short corner turrets above the roofline, each shaped differently: round, octagonal and square. Three of the turrets were added in 1913, when new owner Alice J. Henderson hired Sonoma County architect Brainard Jones to design them along with some interior changes. Inside are three fireplaces, a large oak staircase, white oak floors and 31 leaded glass windows. From the 1920s until 1942 the building served as a full-service hospital run by Dr. Ira Wheeler, and it later returned to single-family use. It was recognized as one of the largest and most significant houses in the town, with an eclectic mix of Queen Anne, Colonial Revival and bungalow influences.
Significance in brief: The nomination calls it one of the largest and most significant houses in a small wine and lumber town. It was built for a prominent local merchant and is a distinctive local interpretation of late Queen Anne styling showing a transition toward Colonial Revival and bungalow forms. Its integrity is high and dates from the 1913 remodeling by a noted local architect.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 82002276, listed February 25, 1982. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 302 N. Main St., Cloverdale |
|---|---|
| County | Sonoma County |
| Listed | February 25, 1982 |
| Reference number | 82002276 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1900- |
| Architect / builder | Builder unknown; 1913 remodeling by Brainard Jones |
| Architectural style | Eclectic local interpretation of late Queen Anne, showing transition to Colonial Revival and bungalow forms |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Listed as occupied, in excellent condition, and used as a private residence; also known as Vintage Towers Bed and Breakfast Inn. It was a hospital until 1942. |
| Acreage | 0.5 |
| Coordinates | 38.80846, -123.01747 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
National Register listing is honorary for a privately owned home: it does not by itself restrict what an owner may do with their own money, and it does not require public access. Restrictions come from local landmark or historic-district ordinances, which are separate (how they differ).
Owner-occupied houses are not eligible for the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit, which applies to income-producing buildings, but many states offer credits for homeowners. Listing also opens the door to preservation easements and to buying a plaque. Start with what listing means for homeowners, renovating a listed house and selling one.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.
Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 82002276.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q56483202
- This listing as JSON
Last updated October 2026. Found an error? See the editorial policy for how to report it.