Clark House
Why it's listed
Built in 1921 at 331 Montcalm Street in Ticonderoga, this small stone and shingle house follows the Bungalow form with Craftsman details. It rises one and one-half stories under a broad, low slate gable roof with wide eaves and exposed rafter ends. The entire first story and the chimneys are stone, laid in varied colors and shapes, while dark shingles cover the gable ends and dormers. The entrance and porch are recessed under the main roof, linking indoor and outdoor space. Frank Clark, a skilled local mason, built it with his brother Rollen, who died during construction. A low cobblestone wall along the street repeats the house's stone, color and deeply raked mortar joints. The house keeps much of its original exterior and interior fabric, including floors, moldings and surrounds. It was listed as the finest local example of stone construction and of the Craftsman Bungalow style in the village's survey of historic resources.
Significance in brief: The house is argued to be a distinctive and remarkably intact example of the Craftsman-influenced Bungalow form in Ticonderoga. It is considered the finest local example of stone construction and of the Craftsman/Bungalow style. The matching low stone wall in front adds to its significance.
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 88002204, listed November 15, 1988. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 331 Montcalm St., Ticonderoga |
|---|---|
| County | Essex County |
| Listed | November 15, 1988 |
| Reference number | 88002204 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architect / builder | Architect unknown; builders Frank and Rollen Clark |
| Architectural style | Craftsman / Bungalow |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Condition given as good; the building remains in residential use, with a high degree of original exterior and interior fabric. |
| Acreage | 0.5 |
| Coordinates | 43.84847, -73.44173 (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 88002204.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q5127277
- This listing as JSON
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