Fillmore, Millard, House
Why it's listed
Built in 1826 by Millard Fillmore soon after his marriage, this clapboard one-and-one-half-story house in East Aurora served as the home of the future 13th President until he moved to Buffalo in 1830. Fillmore had become the town's only attorney after passing the bar in 1823, and his practice grew across western New York. He was elected to the State legislature in 1828 while living here. The house was originally on Main Street, with his law office across the road. In 1915 it was moved back on its lot to make room for a movie house, and it later fell into neglect. In 1930 the front section was moved about a mile to Shearer Avenue and renovated. Columns and rear additions were added, and the front section became an artist's studio. The original floorboards, plain interior trim and most old windows remain. It is the only surviving Fillmore residence apart from the White House.
Significance in brief: It is described as the only remaining residence of Millard Fillmore, the 13th President of the United States, other than the White House. Fillmore lived here from 1826 until 1830 while building a law practice and starting his political career. The house retains much of its original form and structure despite being moved and altered.
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 74001235, listed May 30, 1974. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 24 Shearer Ave., East Aurora |
|---|---|
| County | Erie County |
| Listed | May 30, 1974 |
| Reference number | 74001235 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architect / builder | Millard Fillmore |
| Areas of significance | Politics/Government |
| Level of significance | National |
| National Historic Landmark | Yes, designated May 30, 1974 |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Described as a private residence and artist's studio, in good condition, altered and moved; occupied. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 42.76889, -78.62226 (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 74001235.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q5448856
- This listing as JSON
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