Aldrich, S., House
Why it's listed
Built around 1830-1840 on Aldrich Street in Uxbridge, this two-storey brick house is a local example of late Federalist design. It has interior end-wall chimneys, a hammered granite foundation, and brick laid in stretcher bond, with tie-rod plates visible at attic-floor level. The south facade is symmetrical around a center entry, and the windows have brick surrounds with granite sills and lintels. The house is built into a hillside, so the second storey is at ground level on the north side. Later changes include two-over-two sash, a replaced doorway, a one-storey west ell and an aluminum-covered cornice, all from the 1970s. The property is first recorded under S. Aldrich in 1855, and it later passed to E. Haywood. It resembles the nearby J. Aldrich House and Daniel Aldrich Cottage. It was listed for its architecture and for retaining its original design and setting.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues that the house is a good local example of late Federalist architecture, probably built near the end of the style's popularity. It keeps its original design and has integrity of location, design, setting, materials and workmanship. It also reflects the local adoption of masonry for high-quality Federalist houses.
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 83004104, listed October 7, 1983. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | Aldrich St., Uxbridge |
|---|---|
| County | Worcester County |
| Listed | October 7, 1983 |
| Reference number | 83004104 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architectural style | Late Federalist |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | State |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Used as a residence; a recent one-storey wood-frame ell was added at the west end in the 1970s. |
| Acreage | 3 |
| Coordinates | 42.02892, -71.63765 (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 83004104.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q14715846
- This listing as JSON
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