Coolidge Stores Building
Also known as: Landmark Tavern
Why it's listed
Built between 1849 and 1851 beside the Chenango Canal and the old turnpike in Bouckville, this cobblestone building was designed as a row of four wedge-shaped stores arranged in a shallow arc. Its bowed facade, cut stone quoins and lintels, and hexagonal rooftop cupola set it apart from other cobblestone buildings in Madison County, where the technique is relatively rare. The design combines Greek Revival detailing, Gothic Revival touches and a floor plan that appears related to the Octagon style. The Coolidge family, credited with bringing hops to New York in 1808, built it during the early boom in hops growing, and merchants sold goods and accepted hops as payment. A grocer, hardware and flour dealers, a dry goods seller and a dressmaker occupied it at first. Later it housed a post office and general store, then an antiques shop and residence from 1940, and since 1970 a restaurant with guest rooms. The significance period is limited to its 1851 completion.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues it is an outstanding example of cobblestone construction in Central New York, with an unusual bowed, faceted facade, hexagonal cupola and a plan related to the Octagon style. It is also tied to Bouckville's rise as a hops-trading center in the mid-19th century, built by the family credited with introducing hops to the region.
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 00001686, listed January 26, 2001. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | US 20, Bouckville |
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| County | Madison County |
| Listed | January 26, 2001 |
| Reference number | 00001686 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1851 |
| Architect / builder | Coolidge Brothers and Company (builders); James E. Coolidge may have prepared the plans and supervised construction |
| Architectural style | Mid-19th Century / Greek Revival |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Architecture, Commerce |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Currently in use as a restaurant and lodging (Landmark Tavern), with few changes beyond a rear kitchen and bar area. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 42.88912, -75.55145 (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 00001686.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q5167475
- This listing as JSON
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