Deane, Francis, Cottage
Why it's listed
This 1½-storey wood-frame house at 58 North Main Street in Uxbridge dates to about 1845-1855 and is a well-preserved example of Greek Revival design. It has a side-hall plan, clapboard walls, a rock-faced granite foundation and a pitched roof. The east-facing front has a pedimented gable supported by Doric columns, with a recessed porch behind that continues along much of the south side. The original panelled door is framed by sidelights, panelled stiles and corner blocks, with a decorative panel above. The house was probably built for Francis Deane, a local attorney, who lived there until after 1870, when it passed to Edward J. Prest. Its importance rests mainly on architecture rather than on its owners. Alterations are limited, chiefly the conversion of gable windows to casements and a garage added around 1930. It is regarded as one of Uxbridge's best-preserved Greek Revival houses, retaining its original design, materials and setting.
Significance in brief: The nomination calls it an excellent local example of Greek Revival architecture, virtually unaltered from its original design. It keeps its Doric porch, pedimented gables and corner-blocked window and door casings. It is also associated with Francis Deane, a local attorney for whom it was probably built.
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 83004116, listed October 7, 1983. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 58 N. Main St., Uxbridge |
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| County | Worcester County |
| Listed | October 7, 1983 |
| Reference number | 83004116 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | State |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Still used as a residence; the form lists present use as the same as the original (residence). Gable windows were converted to casements, and a garage (ca. 1930) stands on the lot. |
| Acreage | 1.2 |
| Coordinates | 42.07876, -71.63210 (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 83004116.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q5480707
- This listing as JSON
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