Poughkeepsie Trust Company
Also known as: Dutchess County Courthouse Annex
Approximate location: the National Park Service places this pin arbitrarily within the property, not at a surveyed point (stated accuracy ±12 m).
Why it's listed
Built in 1906 at 236 Main Street in Poughkeepsie, this Beaux-Arts bank was designed by local architect Percival M. Lloyd for the Poughkeepsie Trust Company, replacing an earlier company building on the same site. Described as the region's first modern skyscraper, it was a fireproof structure of carved stone, brick, steel and concrete, with an elevator and a banking room finished in marble and bronze, at an estimated cost of $100,000. The facade features a bold projecting cornice with modillion blocks, swag ornament, quoined corners, and a stone arch with a curved keystone. Inside, the mahogany counter, brass fittings and bronze lighting remain intact. The New York Water Supply Commission rented the fifth floor and half of the fourth to plan and direct a major aqueduct then under construction in Ulster, Orange and Putnam Counties. The building is regarded as the area's most elaborate Beaux-Arts structure and one of Lloyd's most significant works. It now serves as a county courthouse annex.
Significance in brief: The nomination calls it the most elaborate and distinctive Beaux-Arts structure in the area and one of Percival Lloyd's most significant works. It was described as the region's first modern skyscraper, a fireproof steel and concrete building with ornate carved stone. The New York Water Supply Commission rented offices there while planning a great aqueduct.
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 82001159, listed November 26, 1982. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 236 Main St., Poughkeepsie |
|---|---|
| County | Dutchess County |
| Listed | November 26, 1982 |
| Reference number | 82001159 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architect / builder | Percival M. Lloyd of Poughkeepsie (architect) |
| Architectural style | Beaux-Arts |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Listed in good condition with no major alterations; the interior is described as intact. Originally a bank, now used as a courthouse annex. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 41.70425, -73.92943 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
For an income-producing building, listing (individually or as a contributing building in a district) is the gateway to the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit on qualified rehabilitation costs, often stackable with state credits. Work claiming the credit must follow the Secretary of the Interior's Standards and be approved in advance.
Listing does not restrict a private owner acting without federal money or permits; where federal funding or licensing is involved, Section 106 review applies.
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 82001159.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q7235500
- This listing as JSON
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