Marshall House
Approximate location: the National Park Service places this pin arbitrarily within the property, not at a surveyed point (stated accuracy ±12 m).
Why it's listed
Built around 1844 on a knoll overlooking Canandaigua, this two-story brick house at 274 Bristol Street has five bays, a center hall and a gable roof on a slightly raised basement. Its form, construction and delicate entrance trim, with slender pilasters, half-sidelights and a transom, give it a Federal appearance. Shouldered window trim on the first floor shows Greek Revival influence. A deep bracketed cornice with dentils and an elaborate Italianate porch across the east front were added later, probably in the Civil War period. Inside, an open-string stair with an ornate newel post, four wooden mantels, six-panel doors and random-width floors survive. A modern frame addition and a modern barn do not contribute to the property's character. The house was listed as a representative Federal style residence built later than most in the city. Its Italianate updates reflect the city's prosperity in the 1860s and 1870s, and it recalls the estates wealthy residents built on the outskirts of town.
Significance in brief: The house is presented as a representative example of Federal style residential architecture in Canandaigua, even though it was built about a decade later than most of the city's Federal buildings. Its Italianate bracketed cornice and front porch show how older houses were modernized during the 1860s and 1870s. It also reflects the development of estates on the edge of town by wealthy citizens.
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 84002869, listed April 26, 1984. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 274 Bristol St., Canandaigua |
|---|---|
| County | Ontario County |
| Listed | April 26, 1984 |
| Reference number | 84002869 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architect / builder | Unknown |
| Architectural style | Federal, with Greek Revival influence and later Italianate additions |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Used as a residence, both originally and at the time of the form; condition rated fair. |
| Acreage | 1 |
| Coordinates | 42.88050, -77.29112 (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 84002869.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q6773625
- This listing as JSON
Last updated October 2026. Found an error? See the editorial policy for how to report it.