Marshall, Paul, House
Why it's listed
Built around 1828, this Federal Style house at 24-26 Cornelia Street in Plattsburgh combines stone and brick construction on a stone foundation. The front facade is dressed stone, with two corbeled stone chimneys, a molded cornice with dentils, returns, and a central door framed by paneled sidelights, fluted pilasters and a segmental arch lintel. Unusual gabled dormers and quarter-round windows in the gable ends add to its character, and the dormers appear to reflect French influence. Paul Marshall, a dry goods dealer, was listed as owner in the late 1850s or early 1860s, and the building was probably constructed by him after he arrived in Plattsburgh. Later owners included a harness maker and J. L. Carter. The house is valued as one of the few surviving Federal buildings in the city, standing out among its mostly commercial and residential neighbors. Changes include a modern gable roof and an added half storey on the east brick wing.
Significance in brief: The house is described as one of the few surviving Federal houses in Plattsburgh and an extremely important survival of the style there. Its symmetrical plan, dressed stone facade, corbeled chimneys and Federal detailing set it apart from its surroundings. The gabled dormers appear to show French influence.
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 82001108, listed November 12, 1982. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 24-26 Cornelia St., Plattsburgh |
|---|---|
| County | Clinton County |
| Listed | November 12, 1982 |
| Reference number | 82001108 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architect / builder | Builder: probably Paul Marshall |
| Architectural style | Federal |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Listed in good condition and used as a residence; alterations include a modern gable roof and an extra half storey on the east brick wing. A non-contributing garage stands on the property. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 44.69975, -73.45215 (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 82001108.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q7152225
- This listing as JSON
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