Webb Lane House
Why it's listed
Built around 1903, this two-story house on Webb Lane in Highland Falls is constructed of stone and stucco beneath a hipped roof with a deep overhang carried on massive paired brackets. Hipped and gable dormers face east and north, and a three-story square tower is built into the southeast corner. A porch of heavy timber piers and pilasters runs across the east facade, and its center projects forward to form a porte-cochere. The front faces east toward the Hudson River, with open land to the north and west. The house first appears on an 1903 atlas map. It was recognized as an excellent example of a picturesque eclectic residence and the most elaborate of its type in the Highland Falls area. It retains most of its decorative detailing, though it was divided into apartments at one time and a north-side porch was enclosed. Rehabilitation was under way when documented.
Significance in brief: The form calls it an excellent example of a picturesque eclectic style residence and the most elaborate structure of its type in the Highland Falls vicinity. It keeps most of its elaborate decorative detailing and has integrity of location, design, setting, materials and workmanship. It is part of the Historic Resources of the Hudson Highlands group.
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 82001230, listed November 23, 1982. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | Webb Lane, Highland Falls |
|---|---|
| County | Orange County |
| Listed | November 23, 1982 |
| Reference number | 82001230 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architectural style | Picturesque eclectic style residence |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Had been converted into apartments and was being rehabilitated by its new owner at the time of the form; condition rated fair. |
| Acreage | 0.5 |
| Coordinates | 41.37065, -73.96194 (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 82001230.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q7978663
- This listing as JSON
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