House at 56 Cornelia Street
Why it's listed
Built around 1850, this two-storey brick house on Cornelia Street in Plattsburgh follows the gable-end-to-street form that was common in the city from about 1820 into the 1860s. It has a rectangular plan on a stone foundation, a stone string course, three corbeled chimneys and a slate roof. The front porch has a moulded cornice and decorative brackets, and the entrance is framed by fluted Ionic columns with stained and leaded sidelights and a transom. A projecting bay above the porch was added in the late 19th century. F. T. Miller, a Plattsburgh hardware and stove dealer, owned the property in the 1850s and is thought to have built it; later owners included William Crane in 1869. The house was recognized as a well-preserved and representative example of mid-19th century city architecture in Plattsburgh. It remains on its original site and has been used as both a residence and offices.
Significance in brief: It is described as a well-preserved mid-19th century city house in the gable-end-to-street style that was popular in Plattsburgh from about 1820 to the 1860s. It is of particular interest for its stone foundation and string course, triangular pediment window and period detailing. It is considered a good example of an extremely popular local style.
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 82001107, listed November 12, 1982. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 56 Cornelia St., Plattsburgh |
|---|---|
| County | Clinton County |
| Listed | November 12, 1982 |
| Reference number | 82001107 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architect / builder | Builder: probably F. T. Miller |
| Architectural style | Mid-19th century residential architecture; gable end to street |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Listed in excellent condition, on its original site; used as residence and offices, with interior accessible during business hours. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 44.69948, -73.45216 (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 82001107.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q5914413
- This listing as JSON
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