Aldrich, W., House
Why it's listed
This two-story, timber-frame farmhouse on Henry Street in Uxbridge follows the popular central-chimney plan. It rests on a rubble foundation now covered by a concrete apron, and its south facade is slightly asymmetrical around a central entry with a five-pane transom and moulded cap. A plaque on the chimney bears the numerals 1786, possibly 1756, and either date is considered plausible for construction. Replacement mid-nineteenth-century sash fills most windows, though the size and placement of the openings appear unchanged from the eighteenth century, and some nine-over-six sash remains. The house sits in a rural setting of fields and second-growth woods. During much of the nineteenth century it was occupied by W. Aldrich, who also owned a saw and grist mill across Henry Street. By 1898 the property belonged to Polly A. Henry, from a large local farming family. It was listed for its architecture and its well-preserved original openings and setting.
Significance in brief: The house is described as an excellent local example of the central-chimney house type. It is exceptional for the apparent retention of its original window openings and for a rural setting that preserves much of its original appearance. It also retains eighteenth-century elements such as the chimney date plaque.
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 83004105, listed October 7, 1983. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | Henry St., Uxbridge |
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| County | Worcester County |
| Listed | October 7, 1983 |
| Reference number | 83004105 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architect / builder | Architect unknown |
| Architectural style | Timber-frame vernacular |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | State |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Present use is residential; alterations include a concrete apron around the foundation, replacement sash, doors and siding, and garage openings on the east ell. |
| Acreage | 0.3 |
| Coordinates | 42.08083, -71.60039 (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 83004105.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q7945316
- This listing as JSON
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