Shepherd, William, House
Also known as: 101-42-0203
Why it's listed
Built in 1873, this two-story brick house at 110 West Washington Street in Bath is an L-shaped Italian Villa style residence set on a raised basement of coursed ashlar stone. Its most striking feature is a three-story tower with a mansard roof, bracketed cornice, small pediments and cast-iron cresting. Paired rounded-arch windows with decorative drip molds light the tower's upper story, while the main block has a cross gable roof with prominent returns and a bracketed cornice. The house is considered significant as one of only two surviving Italian Villa style dwellings in the village, the other being the A.P. Ferris House on Liberty Street. The tower sets both apart from the more common Italianate houses. The property is also tied to William Shepherd, a prominent insurance agent in Bath for many years. Alterations include an enclosed front porch and rear additions, but the house retains substantial original integrity. A modern garage and shed on the lot do not contribute to its significance.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the house is a distinctive example of Italian Villa architecture, with an L-shaped plan, a prominent tower with iron cresting and a heavily bracketed cornice. It is one of only two surviving examples of the style in the village. It is also associated with William Shepherd, a longtime prominent insurance agent in Bath.
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 83001805, listed September 30, 1983. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 110 W. Washington St., Bath |
|---|---|
| County | Steuben County |
| Listed | September 30, 1983 |
| Reference number | 83001805 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architectural style | Italian Villa |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Described as in excellent condition and still used as a residence, with an original site and minor alterations such as an enclosed front porch and rear additions. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 42.33766, -77.32300 (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 83001805.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q8018373
- This listing as JSON
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