Campbell-Taylor, Harriet, House
Why it's listed
Built around 1850 on the southern edge of Westfield's village center, this two-story brick house at 145 South Portage Street was constructed by the locally prominent Judge Campbell for his daughter, Harriet. The three-bay west facade has a side entrance with sidelights, pilasters, a transom and a large miter-arched lintel. A two-story brick wing extends to the northeast, and an 1898 brick extension was added at the rear. Both main sections have low-pitched hipped roofs with broad bracketed eaves, and a cupola rises above the main block. The design blends Greek Revival and Italianate features, reflecting the picturesque ideals popular in the mid-nineteenth century. Much of the original interior detailing remains, including a tile fireplace. A small, non-contributing frame barn stands on the property, which slopes down toward a creek along its southern edge. The house was recognized as an example of transitional residential architecture and was included in Westfield's multiple resource listing.
Significance in brief: The house is considered architecturally significant as an example of mid-nineteenth century transitional residential architecture, combining Greek Revival and Italianate features. It reflects the picturesque ideals of the period. Much of its original interior detailing survives, including a tile fireplace.
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 83001648, listed September 26, 1983. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 145 S. Portage St., Westfield |
|---|---|
| County | Chautauqua County |
| Listed | September 26, 1983 |
| Reference number | 83001648 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architect / builder | Architect and builder unknown; constructed by the locally prominent Judge Campbell in 1851 for his daughter, Harriet |
| Architectural style | Combination of Italianate and Greek Revival (mid-nineteenth century transitional) |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Still used as a residence, as it was originally; the inventory form lists its condition as deteriorated (1979). |
| Acreage | 1.1 |
| Coordinates | 42.31459, -79.57400 (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 83001648.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q14706317
- This listing as JSON
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