Schroeppel House
Why it's listed
Begun in 1818 beside the Oneida River, this house in Schroeppel was built by George Cusparus Schroeppel, a wealthy New York City merchant, and his son Henry as the centerpiece of a large self-sufficient farm, the first in the town. The wood frame dwelling takes the form of a temple, with a two-story Ionic portico, a pediment with a triangular window, a modillion cornice and nine-panel Federal doors with leaded sidelights and transoms. Interior door surrounds resemble designs published by Asher Benjamin. A two-story wing was added later at the west end, giving the house an L shape and featuring a coffered metal ceiling and eclectic carved mantels. Henry Schroeppel expanded the farm and helped build locks on the Oneida River that eased barge travel toward Oswego. The house illustrates how sophisticated design reached north central New York along river and canal routes. It sits on a 6.1 acre parcel and no outbuildings survive.
Significance in brief: The nomination presents it as a fine example of Neo-classical architecture, combining Greek Revival and Federal elements, and as a survivor of Oswego County's early nineteenth-century settlement. It shows how architectural fashion spread along river and canal routes. The later wing's interior reflects the family's continued prosperity and a shift to eclectic late-nineteenth-century taste.
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 82003395, listed September 9, 1982. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | Morgan Rd., Schroeppel |
|---|---|
| County | Oswego County |
| Listed | September 9, 1982 |
| Reference number | 82003395 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1818 |
| Architect / builder | Unknown |
| Architectural style | Neo-classical; combines Greek Revival and Federal elements |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | The form states the mansion was being restored by its owners at the time of nomination. |
| Acreage | 6.1 |
| Coordinates | 43.20574, -76.21840 (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 82003395.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q7432906
- This listing as JSON
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