Clark House
Why it's listed
Built in 1919 at 105 Strathmore Drive in Syracuse, this two-and-one-half-story house combines stucco on parts of the first story with wood shingles above. Ward Wellington Ward designed it in the Arts and Crafts style for the new Strathmore development, and Judson W. Clark of Clark and Porter, Inc. built it on speculation. Its massing is complex, with projecting bays, dormers and varied gables, and one corner wall curves outward in a form not known in any other Ward house. Inside, the living room inglenook has turned balusters, wood carving, a wood mantle and a painted tile fireplace, and leaded glass appears throughout. Original moldings, floors, built-in cabinets, a milk door and an ice box survive. Changes have been modest: a 1970s kitchen remodeling and an enclosed front porch. A hipped-roof garage built with the house also contributes. The property was listed for its architectural value as a well-preserved example of Ward's residential work.
Significance in brief: The house is significant under Criterion C as an intact and representative example of Ward Wellington Ward's residential architecture in Syracuse. It retains its distinctive complex massing, a curved wall on the northwest corner, and an unusually elaborate living room inglenook. It keeps integrity of construction, form, materials and detailing 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 97000090, listed February 14, 1997. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 105 Strathmore Dr., Syracuse |
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| County | Onondaga County |
| Listed | February 14, 1997 |
| Reference number | 97000090 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1919 |
| Architect / builder | Ward, Ward Wellington |
| Architectural style | Arts and Crafts |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Described as in good condition on the exterior and interior; still used as a single dwelling. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Within district | Strathmore "By the Park" Subdivision |
| Coordinates | 43.02238, -76.16990 (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 97000090.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q5127276
- This listing as JSON
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