Talichito
Also known as: Camp Tali Chito
The pin is a point inside the NPS boundary polygon, not a surveyed location.
Why it's listed
Talichito is a remote Adirondack camp on a prominent granite outcropping jutting into the northeastern shore of Schroon Lake, across from the hamlet of Schroon Lake. Paulding F. Sellers, an engineer and executive with the Buffalo General Electric Company, had it built between 1917 and 1920 as a secluded retreat for his family, apart from the busy resort life of the hamlet. The centerpiece is a one-and-one-half story, gable-front cabin of light frame and log construction, with a broad verandah of rounded cedar logs and a rustic granite chimney. Living, sleeping, kitchen and dining functions were gathered in this single building rather than spread across several structures. A pump house, boathouse and icehouse shed complete the historic group. Interior and exterior finishes remain largely original. The Woods family bought the camp in 1945 and used it for summer stays and rentals. It is recognized for its intact rustic design and for what it shows of Adirondack camp life and regional tourism.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the camp is a largely unaltered example of a rustic Adirondack camp of the late 1910s, built on the centralized plan with one main building and few outbuildings. It is also tied to the Adirondack camp movement and regional tourism, in the area of Entertainment/Recreation.
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 12000533, listed August 22, 2012. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | Nesa Rd., Schroon Lake |
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| County | Essex County |
| Listed | August 22, 2012 |
| Reference number | 12000533 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | ca. 1917- ca. 1945 |
| Architectural style | OTHER: Rustic/Adirondack Style |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Architecture, Entertainment/Recreation |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Remains a seasonal camp, reached by boat part of the year or by a two-hour overland bushwhack; the main cabin is largely unaltered. |
| Acreage | 13.4 |
| Coordinates | 43.83720, -73.74039 (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.
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 12000533.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q23041581
- This listing as JSON
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