Bailey, William, House
Why it's listed
Set back almost half a block from Cornelia Street in Plattsburgh, this 1 1/2 storey stone house was built around 1825 by Judge William Bailey. Bailey had worked in the iron business in Chateaugay before moving to Plattsburgh in 1812. His second wife was the daughter of Nathaniel Platt, who owned a house on the site in the 1790s. After that house burned in 1822, Bailey built the present one. He farmed and kept an orchard here until his death in 1840, and his son and grandson continued the orchard until 1916. The house has brick end chimneys, moulded cornices and returns on the gable ends, heavy stone lintels, and a central door with leaded glass sidelights. Later nineteenth century additions have been made, but much original character remains. Once surrounded by orchards, it now sits among twentieth century tract housing, and it is considered the city's most substantial colonial style stone house.
Significance in brief: The nomination calls it the most substantial colonial style stone house within Plattsburgh's city limits. It keeps many original elements such as eave returns, a symmetrical plan and an early entrance door. Its survival amid twentieth century tract development is described as rare in the city.
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 82001098, listed November 12, 1982. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 176 Cornelia St., Plattsburgh |
|---|---|
| County | Clinton County |
| Listed | November 12, 1982 |
| Reference number | 82001098 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architect / builder | Builder: Judge William Bailey |
| Architectural style | Colonial style stone house; early 19th century residential architecture |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Described as in excellent condition and still in residential use; no threats to the building are known. |
| Acreage | 2.3 |
| Coordinates | 44.70081, -73.46437 (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 82001098.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q8004936
- This listing as JSON
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