Whipple, A., House
Why it's listed
This brick house on Sutton Street in Uxbridge was built around 1815-1825 and is regarded as an excellent local example of Federalist design. It has a two-storey front section under a hip roof with twin interior chimneys, plus a one-storey rear ell. The foundation and window lintels and sills are hammered granite, and a moulded cornice with modillions runs along the second storey. The north facade is laid in Flemish bond, while the other walls use common bond. Its elliptical entry arch was rebuilt to hold two doors, and the windows, chimneys and fanlight were altered around 1900-20. Map records show A. Whipple owning the house in 1855, followed by a local farmer, G. W. Rawson, in 1857. One local history calls it the Halfway House and a stage coach stop, though no other source confirms this. It was listed for its architecture, which reflects the local shift to brick for high-quality houses in the Federalist period.
Significance in brief: The house is considered an excellent local example of Federalist architecture, despite some alterations. It reflects the popular adoption of brick for high-quality houses in Uxbridge during the Federalist period, shown by Flemish bond, splayed granite lintels and a modillioned cornice.
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 83004146, listed October 7, 1983. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | Sutton St., Uxbridge |
|---|---|
| County | Worcester County |
| Listed | October 7, 1983 |
| Reference number | 83004146 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architectural style | Federalist |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | State |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Used as a private residence; altered ca. 1900-20 with 6/6 sash, capped twin chimneys, and a rebuilt entry with blocked fanlight. |
| Acreage | 2 |
| Coordinates | 42.09846, -71.67584 (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 83004146.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q4648534
- This listing as JSON
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