Crocker, Lot, House
Why it's listed
Located at 284 Gosnold Street in Hyannis, this c1800 Cape Cod cottage is a full, five-bay, 1 and 1/2 story house in the Federal style. Unlike most Capes, its gable roof carries twin interior chimneys rather than a single center chimney. Other period details include a transomed center entry and 6/6 sash windows. A one-story shed-roof wing extends to the west and a gabled ell to the rear. Wood shingles cover the walls, and the house rests on a granite foundation. Its rose-covered picket fence adds to its well-preserved character. The house is associated with Lot Crocker, a carpenter from Barnstable Village who established the first saltworks in Hyannis in 1802 with capital from Salathiel Nickerson of Chatham. Saltworks appear south of the house on an 1832 map and an 1858 atlas. Atlases from 1880 and 1907 show the Crocker family still owned the property. The house remains a dwelling in excellent condition.
Significance in brief: The house is tied to Lot Crocker, a carpenter who established the first saltworks in Hyannis in 1802, and to the development of the local saltmaking industry. It was owned by the Crocker family over a long period. It is also an excellent, well-preserved example of a Federal period Cape cottage with twin interior chimneys.
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 87000263, listed March 13, 1987. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 284 Gosnold St., Barnstable |
|---|---|
| County | Barnstable County |
| Listed | March 13, 1987 |
| Reference number | 87000263 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architectural style | Federal |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Industry, Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Present use is a dwelling; condition is stated as excellent, with no major alterations and no outbuildings. |
| Acreage | 0.5 |
| Coordinates | 41.63868, -70.29017 (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 87000263.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q6684582
- This listing as JSON
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