Dyer, Reuter, House
Also known as: Bldg. #7
Why it's listed
Set in a hollow below road grade at the corner of Rosiere Road and Route 12E, this farmhouse in Cape Vincent was built of irregular coursed rubble limestone about 1839 or earlier. The main block is one and one-half stories with three bays, a gable roof and an open porch with square columns across the front. A one-story limestone side wing has a Greek Revival doorway with thin sidelights, and a clapboard ell extends from the rear. Two nineteenth-century frame barns with board and batten siding stand on the hill nearby. The house matters as one of the best intact examples of the vernacular masonry farmhouses of the region, built from local limestone in a simple, symmetrical form. The wing and ell, added in the mid-nineteenth century, reflect the farm's prosperity. The land was once tied to Count Pierre Real, and later owners included Reuter Dyer, Peter Reff Jr. and the Docteur family. The interior retains original floor boards and hand hewn timbers.
Significance in brief: It is cited as one of the ten best intact examples in the Cape Vincent multiple resource area of the vernacular masonry farmhouses typical of the region. It uses local limestone, simple rectangular massing, a gable roof and a three-bay facade with a center entry. The mid-nineteenth-century side wing with a Greek Revival entry and the rear ell reflect the farm's continued prosperity.
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 85002462, listed September 27, 1985. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | Rosiere Rd., Cape Vincent |
|---|---|
| County | Jefferson County |
| Listed | September 27, 1985 |
| Reference number | 85002462 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architectural style | Vernacular limestone farmhouse with a Greek Revival style doorway on the side wing |
| Areas of significance | Exploration/Settlement, Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Described as in good condition and currently used as a seasonal residence and antique store; the surrounding land is farmland, but the property itself is not in agricultural use. |
| Acreage | 94 |
| Coordinates | 44.10295, -76.28630 (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 85002462.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q7317624
- This listing as JSON
Last updated October 2026. Found an error? See the editorial policy for how to report it.