Borden, Ariadne J. and Mary A., House
Why it's listed
Built in 1882 at 92 Globe Street in Fall River, this two-story mansard cottage was home to sisters Ariadne and Mary Borden, who were both principals of local grammar schools. They lived there with their brother, Andrew J. Borden II, a provisions dealer. The family was only distantly related to the Andrew J. Borden known as Lizzie's father. Building records show a wood dwelling with a stone foundation, costing $3,650. The clapboard house has gabled-lintel dormers with three-part sawn brackets, a molded panel door, window caps and a one-story front porch with brackets. Although the mansard style became popular around 1871 and this is a late example, it is described as exuberant and almost entirely intact. It is considered the best of Fall River's small mansard cottages and the most high-style building in a neighborhood of multi-family structures. Reviewers did not accept the argument for eligibility under Criterion A, but the house was entered in the register in 1983. It remains a single-family home.
Significance in brief: The form calls it the best example of the small two-story mansard cottages in Fall River and the most high-style structure in an area of multi-family buildings. It keeps nearly all its original detail and retains integrity of design, materials, workmanship and setting. The form claims Criteria A and 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 83000630, listed February 16, 1983. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 92 Globe St., Fall River |
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| County | Bristol County |
| Listed | February 16, 1983 |
| Reference number | 83000630 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architectural style | Second Empire (two-story mansard cottage) |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | State |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Present use is single family residence. |
| Acreage | 0.3 |
| Coordinates | 41.69883, -71.17911 (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 83000630.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q4790177
- This listing as JSON
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