Jayne, William C., House
Why it's listed
Built in 1917-1918 at 183 East Main Street in Webster, this large brick house was designed by W.F. Sharp for banker and village leader William C. Jayne and his wife Etta. It combines simple Queen Anne massing, including a round corner tower, with Colonial Revival detailing. Narrow Roman brick, cast stone, stucco, wood trim and red ceramic roof tiles give it a distinctive look, and a full-width porch and porte cochère mark the front. Inside, original features include stained glass, cast plaster ceilings, tile fireplace surrounds and hexagonal pantry and kitchen floors. A matching garage, brick pillars and a brick driveway with cast stone curbs also survive. Jayne co-founded the Jayne and Mason bank, served as village president from 1910, and sat on the school board for twenty years. The house is a more elaborate version of his partner George Mason's 1910 house, and it is regarded as one of Webster's finest early twentieth-century homes.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the house is an outstanding example of early twentieth-century residential architecture in Webster, combining Queen Anne massing with Colonial Revival decoration and built with high-quality materials and craftsmanship. It is also tied to William C. Jayne, a banker and village leader who served as village president.
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 06000891, listed September 28, 2006. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 183 E. Main St., Webster |
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| County | Monroe County |
| Listed | September 28, 2006 |
| Reference number | 06000891 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1917-1918 |
| Architect / builder | W.F. Sharp |
| Architectural style | Queen Anne; Colonial Revival |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Architecture, Commerce |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Still used as a single dwelling, and described as well preserved, with the original garage, driveway and interior features surviving. |
| Acreage | 0.6 |
| Coordinates | 43.21483, -77.42278 (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 06000891.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q8006330
- This listing as JSON
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