Sanderson House-301 Scottholm Blvd.
Why it's listed
Built in 1922 at 301 Scottholm Boulevard in Syracuse, this two-story stucco house was designed by architect Ward Wellington Ward for Amon F. Sanderson, a contractor and developer who led the Scottholm Company. Its solid rectangular form, steeply pitched slate hipped roof and restrained ornament set it apart from most of Ward's other houses and recall French Renaissance design. Ward called it the Model Electric House because of its extensive wiring, which included a large number of outlets in each room, some with an unusual four-pronged design, and a tall original fuse box that remains in use in the basement. The house and its matching garage were reportedly used to promote the Scottholm development, though Sanderson sold the property within seventeen months. Inside, the plan and many original finishes survive, including a marble fireplace, panelling, pilasters, exposed beams and hardwood floors. It was listed for its architecture as an intact example of 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 work in Syracuse. Its form is unique among Ward's designs, and it was his 'Model Electric House' with an unusually extensive electrical system. It retains integrity in 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 97000084, listed February 14, 1997. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 301 Scottholm Blvd., Syracuse |
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| County | Onondaga County |
| Listed | February 14, 1997 |
| Reference number | 97000084 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1922 |
| 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, with some past water damage in a few rooms; still used as a single-family residence. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Within district | Scottholm Tract Historic District |
| Coordinates | 43.04237, -76.10893 (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 97000084.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q7416160
- This listing as JSON
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