House at 116 Main Street
Why it's listed
Standing on Main Street in Highland Falls, this two-story frame house dates to about 1865 and follows the Italian Villa style. It rests on a stone foundation and has a three-story tower at its northeast front corner, facing east toward Ladycliff College. Simple cutwork moldings edge the roof, bays and an east window hood, while console brackets with pendants support the roof over the front entrance. A veranda on the south side has three Doric columns and a plain railing. Two small one-story additions on the west side were added after the original construction. The house was owned in 1875 by a Dr. J.M., and an 1891 map shows the parcel as part of the Church of the Holy Innocents, so it may have served as a rectory. It is considered the most significant Italian Villa building in Highland Falls because it retains its original detailing and has had no major alterations. The architect and builder are unknown.
Significance in brief: The inventory form calls it a fine example of the Italian Villa style and the most significant Italian Villa structure in Highland Falls. It has kept its original detailing without major alterations and embodies the distinctive characteristics of the type, period and method of construction.
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 82001221, listed November 23, 1982. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 116 Main St., Highland Falls |
|---|---|
| County | Orange County |
| Listed | November 23, 1982 |
| Reference number | 82001221 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architectural style | Italian Villa |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Described as in good condition; original use as a residence is unchanged, and no threats are known. |
| Acreage | 0.1 |
| Coordinates | 41.37310, -73.96429 (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 82001221.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q5914268
- This listing as JSON
Last updated October 2026. Found an error? See the editorial policy for how to report it.