Hallett, Seth, House
Why it's listed
Standing at the corner of Main and Camp Streets in Hyannis, this 1½-story Cape cottage dates to about 1775, based on tradition and style. It has a full five-bay facade, a gable roof, shingle siding, a center entry with a narrow transom, and 6/6 sash windows, all typical of Federal period houses. An early ell extends to the rear, and a one-story wing was added to the west side in 1974. The central chimney has been removed at an unknown date. The house sits at the east end of the Main Street commercial district and is still used as a dwelling. Seth Hallett, who served as town selectman for several years in the mid-19th century, lived here. Later owners included the partnership of Crowell and Hallett in 1880 and Mrs. A. Snow in 1907. It was listed as a well-preserved Federal period example and one of the few period buildings remaining intact on Main Street in Hyannis.
Significance in brief: The form argues the house is a well-preserved example of the Federal period style and one of the few period buildings left intact on Main Street, Hyannis. It was also the home of Seth Hallett, who served as town selectman in the mid-19th century. The final form cites criterion C.
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 87000298, listed September 18, 1987. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 110 Main St., Barnstable |
|---|---|
| County | Barnstable County |
| Listed | September 18, 1987 |
| Reference number | 87000298 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architectural style | Federal |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Condition described as good; currently used as a dwelling. |
| Acreage | 0.6 |
| Coordinates | 41.65633, -70.27491 (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 87000298.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q7456496
- This listing as JSON
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