Mason, George G., House
Why it's listed
Built in 1910 at 39 Dunning Avenue in Webster, this large brick and shingle house combines simple Queen Anne massing with Colonial Revival detail. It was built for George G. Mason, born in 1863, who ran a general store and pharmacy, constructed a three-story commercial building with an opera house in 1884, and co-founded the Jayne and Mason Bank in 1900. He also served as town clerk, four-term village president and a founder of the Webster Fire Department. To build here, Mason moved his earlier house and barn to a neighboring street. The house retains its original red tile roof, leaded and stained glass windows, Corinthian porch columns, white oak woodwork and inlaid hardwood floors. A carriage barn, now a garage, stands behind it. No architect has been identified, though the quality of the work suggests one may have been involved. The house is regarded as one of the village'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 Colonial Revival and Queen Anne elements with high-quality materials and craftsmanship. It is also tied to George G. Mason, its builder and first occupant, a long-time leader in the village's business and civic affairs. It is described as a reminder of Webster's early twentieth-century 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 04001206, listed October 27, 2004. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 39 Dunning Ave., Webster |
|---|---|
| County | Monroe County |
| Listed | October 27, 2004 |
| Reference number | 04001206 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1910-1954 |
| Architect / builder | unknown |
| Architectural style | Queen Anne; 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 rear porch was converted to an all-season room and the carriage barn to a four-car garage. |
| Acreage | 0.3 |
| Coordinates | 43.21359, -77.42593 (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.
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Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 04001206.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q5539555
- This listing as JSON
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