Carpenter, John B., House
Why it's listed
Built around 1845 at 42 Prospect Avenue in Plattsburgh, this stone house began as a farmhouse on land that lay outside the city in the late 19th century. It is a 1 1/2-story rectangular building on a stone foundation, with its gable end facing the street, a plain cornice, corbeled chimneys and heavy stone lintels over the windows and doors. Two clapboard extensions were added at the rear in the early 20th century, and the facade windows were changed in the 1970s. John B. Carpenter is listed as a farmer in 1892 and later appears in directories as a truckman. Although architecturally simple, the house is one of the few surviving stone structures in Plattsburgh and the only example of this regional domestic type within the present city limits. It represents a vernacular farmhouse of the first half of the nineteenth century and remains standing amid later suburban development. It is still used as a residence.
Significance in brief: It is one of the few remaining stone structures in Plattsburgh and the only example of its type within the current city limits. Though architecturally simple, it is a representative vernacular farmhouse from the first half of the nineteenth century. Its survival amid later suburban development adds to its importance.
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 82001100, listed November 12, 1982. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 42 Prospect Ave., Plattsburgh |
|---|---|
| County | Clinton County |
| Listed | November 12, 1982 |
| Reference number | 82001100 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architect / builder | John B. Carpenter (builder) |
| Architectural style | Vernacular farmhouse |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Stated to be in good condition and still used as a residence; two clapboard extensions were added at the rear in the early 20th century and facade windows were changed in the 1970s. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 44.70057, -73.47283 (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 82001100.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q6219873
- This listing as JSON
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