Borodino District School #8
Also known as: District School #11
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
Standing on Rose Hill Road in the small hamlet of Borodino, this one-room schoolhouse measures 36 by 24 feet and is clad in clapboard over a low stone foundation. Its Italianate character shows in the overhanging gabled roof with a wide plain frieze and no cornice returns, a centered gabled porch, six-over-six windows, and a square cupola that once held a bell. Inside, a single room with beaded-board walls and ceiling, chalkboards and a stovepipe hole recalls its classroom use. A rear shed addition likely housed privies. Property records show school trustees bought the lot in 1853, and maps place the school at this site by 1859. It served local children until 1956, when new state standards requiring plumbing and other facilities made continued operation impractical in an area without public water or sewer. The building remains well kept and retains much of its original character, conveying the story of rural public education in mid-nineteenth century New York.
Significance in brief: It is argued to be an outstanding example of a modest mid-nineteenth century Italianate one-room schoolhouse, significant under Criterion C. It is also significant under Criterion A as an educational building that served the hamlet from its construction until it closed in 1956, and it retains a high degree of original character 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 06001206, listed January 4, 2007. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 1845 Rose Hill Rd., Borodino |
|---|---|
| County | Onondaga County |
| Listed | January 4, 2007 |
| Reference number | 06001206 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | c.1855-1956 |
| Architectural style | Late Victorian: Italianate |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Education, Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Listed as vacant in the current function; the form says the building is well maintained and in excellent condition, and its owners hope to use it for retail and educational purposes. |
| Acreage | 3.8 |
| Coordinates | 42.86108, -76.33749 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
For a publicly owned building or structure, listing mainly matters when federal funds, permits or licences are involved: projects then go through Section 106 review so effects on the property are considered. Listing also strengthens applications for preservation grants and, for leased income-producing uses, can enable the federal rehabilitation tax credit.
Noted as vacant in the nomination. Nomination documents can be decades old; current status may differ. If you are considering buying an empty listed property, read the due-diligence checklist.
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 06001206.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q4946208
- This listing as JSON
Last updated October 2026. Found an error? See the editorial policy for how to report it.