Hunziker House
Why it's listed
Set at the corner of Robineau Road and Strathmore Drive in Syracuse, this two-and-one-half-story house combines stucco, patterned brick and imitation half-timbering in an Arts and Crafts design. Ward Wellington Ward drew up the plans in 1926 for Julius Hunziker, a real estate salesman. It was the last of several Ward houses built in the Strathmore subdivision, which opened in 1919, and one of the final commissions of Ward's career. Exterior details include eyebrow gables, a carved heraldic crest over the front door, and leaded glass windows from the Keck studio. Inside, the original plan survives along with built-in cabinets, leaded glass doors, classical dining room woodwork and Mercer tile in the foyer. The living room fireplace has been replaced and the kitchen area altered, but most original finishes remain. A hollow-tile garage, also designed by Ward, contributes to the property. It was listed for its architectural integrity and its place within Ward's work in the city.
Significance in brief: The house is significant under Criterion C as an intact, representative example of Ward Wellington Ward's residential architecture in Syracuse. It keeps its original form, materials and detailing inside and out, including Arts and Crafts features and leaded glass from the Keck studio. It was one of the last designs of Ward's career, which ended in 1926.
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 97000087, listed February 14, 1997. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 265 Robineau Rd., Syracuse |
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| County | Onondaga County |
| Listed | February 14, 1997 |
| Reference number | 97000087 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1926 |
| 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) | The house is in good condition on the exterior and interior and is still used as a single dwelling. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 43.02302, -76.17065 (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 97000087.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q14706494
- This listing as JSON
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