Rose, William H., House
Why it's listed
This two-and-one-half story balloon-frame house in Stony Point, Rockland County, was built about 1862 in the Gothic Revival style. Its slate-shingled crossed gable roof, scroll-sawn vergeboards, bracketed cornice, projecting bay windows, Gothic arched sash and elaborate front porch reflect the Picturesque movement of the mid-nineteenth century. A matching Victorian carriage house with a cupola and Gothic-arched windows, and a plain outhouse, complete the property. Local businessman and New York City coachmaker William H. Rose owned the property after buying it in 1866, and it later passed to his descendants. In 1985, when demolition was planned for a senior-citizen apartment complex, the buildings were sold for one dollar and moved about 200 feet to the north side of Tomkins Avenue, then turned to face south. The interior keeps its original floor plan, moldings, marble mantels and many light fixtures. The nomination holds that the house remains a strong local example of Gothic Revival design.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the house is an outstanding local example of the Picturesque aesthetic and Gothic Revival style, with a steeply pitched crossed gable roof, ornate vergeboards, bracketed eaves, projecting bays and Gothic arched windows. The contemporary carriage house adds to its architectural value. The buildings keep enough integrity despite their relocation to a similar lot next to the original site.
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 99000459, listed April 15, 1999. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 110 Tomkin Ave., Stony Point |
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| County | Rockland County |
| Listed | April 15, 1999 |
| Reference number | 99000459 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | ca.1862 |
| Architectural style | Late Victorian/Gothic (Gothic Revival, Picturesque) |
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| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Used as a single dwelling; described as well maintained, with the interior largely intact. Moved in 1985 to the opposite side of Tomkins Avenue. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 41.23352, -73.98410 (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 99000459.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q8010575
- This listing as JSON
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