Reynolds House
Why it's listed
Built around 1895 at 107 South Hamilton Street in Poughkeepsie, this house is an unusual take on the Shingle Style. It rises two and a half stories above a raised basement. The basement and first story are cobblestone, while the upper stories are shingled, with a zig-zag edge on the bottom row of shingles. Tuscan columns support the porch, two oriel windows project from the second story, and a two-story, three-sided bay extends from the left side. The interior remains intact and is Colonial Revival in style. The front door escutcheon bears the entwined initials JR and the date 1895, and city directories place James Reynolds, owner of the Reynolds Elevator Company, at this address. He belonged to a well-known local family that began in grain milling. Research identified Poughkeepsie architect DuBois Carpenter as the designer, and the house appears to be among his most impressive works. It is considered unique in the city and possibly the region.
Significance in brief: The form describes it as a highly individualistic interpretation of the Shingle Style and one of architect DuBois Carpenter's most impressive works. It is called a unique structure in Poughkeepsie and possibly the region. It is also linked to James Reynolds, owner of the Reynolds Elevator Company, through the initials and date on its front door escutcheon.
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 82001161, listed November 26, 1982. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 107 S. Hamilton St., Poughkeepsie |
|---|---|
| County | Dutchess County |
| Listed | November 26, 1982 |
| Reference number | 82001161 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architect / builder | Dubois Carpenter of Poughkeepsie |
| Architectural style | Shingle Style |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Used as a residence, in excellent condition, with no major alterations listed; the interior is described as intact and Colonial Revival in style. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 41.69494, -73.92598 (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 82001161.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q7319649
- This listing as JSON
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