Sanderson House-112 Scottholm Ter.
Why it's listed
Built in 1916 in the Scottholm neighborhood of Syracuse, this two-story house was designed by architect Ward Wellington Ward for contractor and real estate developer Amon F. Sanderson. It has cedar clapboards in alternating narrow and wide bands on the first story, stucco above, and a gable-on-hipped roof. Gables with cutout stars and crescent moons, and windows with pointed-arch upper lights, are typical Ward details. Inside, the original plan survives, including an inglenook with a Mercer tile fireplace and cabinets with leaded glass doors. A hollow tile garage, reportedly also by Ward, stands at the rear. The house is one of five nearly identical homes in Syracuse built from the same Ward plan. Its Arts and Crafts character is mixed with Prairie-style rectilinear forms and wide overhanging eaves. Only two families have owned it. It was listed for its architecture and the integrity of its form, materials and detailing.
Significance in brief: The house is significant under Criterion C as an intact, representative example of Ward Wellington Ward's residential work in Syracuse. It keeps its distinctive Arts and Crafts features and its original form, materials and detailing inside and out. It is one of five nearly identical houses built from the same Ward plan.
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 97000085, listed February 14, 1997. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 112 Scottholm Ter., Syracuse |
|---|---|
| County | Onondaga County |
| Listed | February 14, 1997 |
| Reference number | 97000085 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1916 |
| 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 inside and out; used as a single dwelling. The house was abandoned for several years before the current owner bought it, and the front porch was largely rebuilt. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 43.04230, -76.11243 (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 97000085.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q7416159
- This listing as JSON
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