Evergreen Acres
Why it's listed
Evergreen Acres is a farm complex on a knoll on the west side of Syracuse Road, about half a mile from Cazenovia village, with a view east over Cazenovia Lake. The frame farmhouse dates from about 1814 and has a two-story, five-bay, center-hall plan under a gable roof. It was enlarged around 1860 with Italianate details, including a bay window and an entrance portico, and was altered again in the early twentieth century. Vinyl siding and new windows were added in the 1980s, but the form, massing and setting remain intact. Inside, a Federal style staircase and molded woodwork survive. Around the house stand four barns, a carriage house, two corn cribs, two hen houses, a shed, a wooden silo and a dry-laid stone wall. The nomination values the group as a rare, well-preserved record of a working farm in an area known for agriculture and dairying. Local tradition links the farm's construction to the town's founder, John Lincklaen, and a relative.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues that the farmhouse and its largely intact outbuildings, including barns, corn cribs, hen houses, a carriage house and a stone wall, show how a working farm evolved over time. The farmhouse is an example of vernacular Federal style farm architecture, and the complex reflects Cazenovia's agricultural prosperity, including the later importance of dairying. Its survival with much of its original acreage is described as rare in the area.
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 87001868, listed November 2, 1987. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | Syracuse Rd., Cazenovia |
|---|---|
| County | Madison County |
| Listed | November 2, 1987 |
| Reference number | 87001868 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architectural style | Federal style vernacular farmhouse with mid-19th century Italianate alterations |
| Areas of significance | Architecture, Agriculture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Farmhouse in good condition and still used as a residence; the former carriage house has recently been converted to apartments; barn #3 is deteriorated. No threats are known. |
| Acreage | 28.6 |
| Coordinates | 42.92747, -75.87713 (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 87001868.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q5417170
- This listing as JSON
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