Sedgwick House
Also known as: 101-42-0032
Why it's listed
Built between about 1840 and 1854 by William Sedgwick, this brick house at 101 Haverling Street in Bath, New York, is an elaborate example of Italianate design. The two-and-one-half story main block is covered in stucco and topped by a low-pitched hipped roof with broad overhanging eaves and a prominent cupola. Quoins mark the corners, and the upper-story windows are round-arched with keystones. A one-story porch with turned balustrades and bracketed posts spans the facade. A two-story brick wing with matching detail extends from the west corner, and a wood-frame carriage barn with a one-story wing, clad in clapboard, also contributes to the property. The house sits prominently on a small lot at Haverling and South Allen Streets, among altered later houses. It was recognized for its asymmetrical massing, masonry construction and refined trim, which make it one of the village's most elaborate Italianate buildings. Sedgwick owned it in the late 1850s, and later owners included Steuben County Sheriff Orange Seymore.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the house is a distinctive example of Italianate residential architecture. It shows the style's characteristic features, including an asymmetrical massing of wings, a low-pitched hipped roof with broad eaves and a central cupola. Its masonry construction, stucco finish, quoins and decorative window trim make it one of the most elaborate Italianate interpretations in the village.
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 83001804, listed September 30, 1983. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 101 Haverling St., Bath |
|---|---|
| County | Steuben County |
| Listed | September 30, 1983 |
| Reference number | 83001804 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architect / builder | Architect unknown; builder William Sedgwick |
| Architectural style | Italianate |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Listed in excellent condition, on its original site, in residential use as both original and present use; no threats known. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 42.34101, -77.31790 (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 83001804.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q7445276
- This listing as JSON
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