Kellogg, J. Francis, House
Approximate location: the National Park Service places this pin arbitrarily within the property, not at a surveyed point (stated accuracy ±12 m).
Why it's listed
Built in 1908 at 255 Genesee Street in Avon, New York, this square, shingle-clad frame house was designed by Rochester architect Claude Bragdon for J. Francis Kellogg, a local banker and businessman. It rises two and a half stories under a flat-topped hipped roof with dormers. A colonnaded front porch with a broken pediment, a north porte-cochère, and a rear two-story porch with a screened sleeping porch give each side its own character. The foundation is textured bluestone, and the siding alternates two shingle widths. Inside, the house has classical detailing, a decorative plaster dining room ceiling, Grueby tile, and original fixtures. It was listed for architecture because it blends Colonial Revival composition with Arts and Crafts attention to quality materials and craftsmanship. The nomination states that no other house built in Avon at the time matched its design and materials, and that it keeps a high degree of integrity. A contemporary two-car garage also stands on the lot.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the house is an outstanding example of early 20th century residential architecture in Avon, combining Colonial Revival style with Arts and Crafts influence. It was designed by the prominent architect Claude Bragdon for a local banker and businessman. No other house built in Avon at the time matched its quality of design and materials. It also retains a high degree of integrity inside and out.
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 03000511, listed June 5, 2003. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 255 Genesee St., Avon |
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| County | Livingston County |
| Listed | June 5, 2003 |
| Reference number | 03000511 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1908 |
| Architect / builder | Bragdon, Claude |
| Architectural style | Colonial Revival |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Still in use as a single dwelling; the form says the house retains a high degree of integrity, with a few alterations to the porte-cochère, entrance steps, and kitchen and pantry. |
| Acreage | 1 |
| Within district | Avon Village Historic District |
| Coordinates | 42.90636, -77.74824 (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 03000511.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q6105711
- This listing as JSON
Last updated October 2026. Found an error? See the editorial policy for how to report it.