Mount Pleasant
Why it's listed
Mount Pleasant is a working farm on Indian Falls Road in Corfu, Genesee County, New York. Its centerpiece is a twenty-room Italianate house built in 1861-1862 by Abram Mook, a wealthy farmer who helped develop the surrounding area and built the Indian Falls-Batavia Road and a suspension bridge over Tonawanda Creek. Seven carpenters worked on the house, using yellow pine and ornate trim shipped via the Erie Canal to Lockport. The two-story main block has a low hip roof, a cupola, paired brackets with pendants, cornice lintels, floor-to-ceiling windows and decorative porches, all applied to a traditional side-hall form with rear wings. Inside are plaster ceiling medallions, a slate-lined pantry and a mahogany stairway. The 31 acres also hold the pre-1854 original dwelling, now a garage, a brick smokehouse, a c. 1925 barn and equipment shed, and three wells. The property was listed for its architecture and its well-preserved farm setting.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the house is a fine example of Italianate style, combining high-style ornament with a vernacular house form and plan. It sits within a well-preserved mid-nineteenth century farm complex that retains outstanding integrity and much of its original acreage. It was built for Abram Mook, a wealthy farmer active in the area's early growth.
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 84002393, listed August 9, 1984. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 2032 Indian Falls Rd., Corfu |
|---|---|
| County | Genesee County |
| Listed | August 9, 1984 |
| Reference number | 84002393 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1800-1899 |
| Architect / builder | Abram Mook; builder |
| Architectural style | Italianate |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Occupied private residence and working farm; the main dwelling is described as relatively unaltered, with outstanding integrity. |
| Acreage | 31 |
| Coordinates | 43.01240, -78.34268 (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 84002393.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q6922874
- This listing as JSON
Last updated October 2026. Found an error? See the editorial policy for how to report it.