Jones, Gen. Edward F., House
Why it's listed
Built on Binghamton's west side, this large Queen Anne residence at the end of Asbury Court once stood at the center of an estate developed by General Edward F. Jones. Jones founded the Jones Scale Works, became known for the slogan "Jones of Binghamton, he pays the freight," held local civic offices, and served as New York's lieutenant governor from 1887 to 1891. The house is the only surviving feature of the estate. It has an irregular plan with cross gables, dormers, projecting bays, a five-sided tower, and mixed finishes of brick, shingle, half-timbering, board and batten, and slate. Inside, a three-flight chestnut stair with colored glass windows, nearly a dozen fireplaces, and original moldings and fixtures survive. The original wrap-around porch, porte cochere and carriage house are gone, and the surrounding land was subdivided. No architect is known, though the design compares well with work by Binghamton's leading firms. The house is undergoing restoration.
Significance in brief: It is presented as an outstanding and exceptionally intact example of Queen Anne residential design in Binghamton. It is also associated with General Edward F. Jones, a prominent local businessman and civic figure who served as New York's lieutenant governor. The interior retains lavish original finishes.
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 05000020, listed February 9, 2005. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 9 Asbury Court, Binghamton |
|---|---|
| County | Broome County |
| Listed | February 9, 2005 |
| Reference number | 05000020 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1883-1913 |
| Architect / builder | Unknown; no architect identified |
| Architectural style | Queen Anne |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Architecture, Politics/Government |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Described as exceptionally intact and undergoing restoration; current function is single dwelling. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 42.09963, -75.92662 (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 05000020.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q5530792
- This listing as JSON
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