Stanton, Elizabeth Cady, House
Why it's listed
This wood-frame house at 32 Washington Street in Seneca Falls, New York, dates to about 1830 and sits on roughly two-thirds of an acre in a residential neighborhood of lawn and trees. It is covered in shingle siding, and the inventory rates its condition as good. The kitchen wing and front porch have been altered over time. Its importance lies in its original occupant, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, described as one of the prime movers of the women's rights movement, which began in Seneca Falls in 1848. The property was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1966 and is included in the Women's Rights Historic Sites thematic group covering Seneca Falls and Waterloo. It continues to serve as a residence, with the exterior visible from the public road and the interior accessible by appointment.
Significance in brief: The house was the home of Elizabeth Cady Stanton, described as one of the prime movers of the women's rights movement, which began in Seneca Falls in 1848. It is part of the Women's Rights Historic Sites thematic group and is also designated a National Historic Landmark (1966).
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 66000572, listed October 15, 1966. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence low).
Key facts
| Address | 32 Washington St., Seneca Falls |
|---|---|
| County | Seneca County |
| Listed | October 15, 1966 |
| Reference number | 66000572 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Areas of significance | Social History |
| Level of significance | National |
| National Historic Landmark | Yes, designated June 23, 1965 |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Listed in good condition and still used as a residence; the interior is open by appointment. The kitchen wing and front porch have been altered. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Within district | Women's Rights National Historic Park (Boundary Increase) |
| Coordinates | 42.91269, -76.78817 (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 66000572.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q5362516
- This listing as JSON
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