Miner, Alice T., Colonial Collection
Also known as: Alice T. Miner Museum; The Alice
Why it's listed
Built between 1923 and 1926 in the village of Chazy, this three-story stone museum was designed by Chicago architect Frederick B. Townsend for William and Alice Miner. It houses Alice Miner's collection of artifacts associated with early American manufacturers and crafts. The building replicates an earlier stone structure on the site, built in 1810 and enlarged in 1824, whose stones were reused in the new front block. It was designed to be fireproof and low-maintenance, with load-bearing masonry walls, steel and concrete floors, and a copper roof. Salvaged doors and rare Redford crown glass sidelights add period detail. The interior follows the plan of a period house, with a parlor, dining room and service areas. A 1916 switch house, also by Townsend, belonged to the hydropower system William Miner designed for the village. The property is significant for its architecture, its collection and the Miners' civic generosity in Chazy.
Significance in brief: The museum was built by William and Alice Miner to house Alice's collection of artifacts tied to early American manufacturers and crafts, and it replicates an earlier 1810-24 stone building on the site, reusing its stone. The property also reflects the Miners' philanthropy in Chazy and William Miner's career as an inventor and industrialist. The switch house was part of the hydropower system Miner designed for the village.
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 10000799, listed September 24, 2010. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 9618 State Road Route 9, Chazy |
|---|---|
| County | Clinton County |
| Listed | September 24, 2010 |
| Reference number | 10000799 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architect / builder | Frederick B. Townsend (architect); stonecutters Joe Madrazo and Joe Robare |
| Architectural style | Colonial Revival (museum); Spanish Colonial Revival (switch house) |
| Areas of significance | Architecture, Education, Entertainment/Recreation |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Museum function is listed for historic and current use; the switch house is listed as not in use, and its transformer equipment was removed after a late 1960s fire. The contributing resources are described as remarkably intact. |
| Acreage | 1.3 |
| Coordinates | 44.88830, -73.43500 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
National Register listing is honorary: it recognises significance and does not restrict what a private owner may do without federal money or permits. It unlocks the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit for income-producing buildings, state credits in many states, and Section 106 review when federal agencies are involved. See what listing means in practice.
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Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 10000799.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q4726117
- This listing as JSON
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