Granger Cottage
Why it's listed
Built in the 1850s at 60 Granger Street in Canandaigua, this two-story frame cottage reflects the picturesque Gothic Revival taste. It has board and batten siding, a hipped roof with a prominent front cross gable, broadly projecting eaves on large wooden brackets, and drip molds over most windows. A Colonial Revival porch with Doric columns was added in the early twentieth century, and a modern two-story wing extends from the rear. Inside, an open string stairway with a turned balustrade, plank floors, and paneled doors with porcelain knobs survive. The house was built as a wedding gift for Gideon Granger II, grandson of Gideon Granger, and his wife Isaphine Pierson. After his death in 1868, his widow and two daughters lived there until 1906, when the daughters moved to the Granger Homestead. The cottage was moved in 1907. It remains one of only two distinctive picturesque Gothic residences in the community and is still a private home.
Significance in brief: It is associated with the third and fourth generations of the Gideon Granger family, having been built as a wedding gift for Gideon Granger II. It is also a local example of Gothic taste in residential architecture, one of only two distinctive picturesque Gothic residences in the community.
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 84002865, listed April 26, 1984. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 60 Granger St., Canandaigua |
|---|---|
| County | Ontario County |
| Listed | April 26, 1984 |
| Reference number | 84002865 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architectural style | Gothic Revival |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Used as a residence, in good condition; moved around 1907 and no threats known. A modern rear wing and an in-ground pool (non-contributing) are present. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 42.57298, -77.27348 (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 84002865.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q14706296
- This listing as JSON
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