Ticonderoga Pulp and Paper Company Office
Why it's listed
Built in 1888 at the foot of Montcalm Street in Ticonderoga, this two-story brick building served as the business office of the Ticonderoga Pulp and Paper Company. A c. 1910 addition to the north gave it an L-shaped plan. Its slate gable roof, denticulated brick cornice, molded string courses, yellow brick window arches and terra cotta tiles around a dated plaque in the gable show a level of ornament unusual for an industrial building. Queen Anne features include scroll sawn ornament and multi-pane upper sash. Inside, the original room layout, plaster walls and ceilings, and a walk-in vault with a pedimented entry survive beneath later finishes. The office replaced an earlier wooden one and is the only remnant of the mill complex that was demolished in the 1970s after International Paper moved out of the village. It is recognized as a local landmark and a rare example of late Victorian industrial architecture in the village. It now houses a heritage museum and gallery.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the building is a distinctive example of late Victorian industrial and commercial architecture with Queen Anne features, distinguished by fine brick, terra cotta and wood detailing. It is also the only surviving part of the pulp and paper mill complex that dominated this part of the village for almost 100 years, and it serves as a local landmark at the eastern edge of downtown.
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 88002191, listed November 15, 1988. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | Montcalm St., Ticonderoga |
|---|---|
| County | Essex County |
| Listed | November 15, 1988 |
| Reference number | 88002191 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architectural style | Late Victorian / Queen Anne features |
| Areas of significance | Industry, Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Now used as a museum (Heritage Museum and Gallery); condition given as good, with exterior integrity retained. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 43.84873, -73.42107 (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 88002191.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q7800751
- This listing as JSON
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