Goodale, Capt. C., House
Why it's listed
Built around 1875 for Charles Goodale, a successful local ship captain, this large house at 300 Hampton Road in Southampton village is a notable example of Second Empire design. It has five bays, two and one-half stories, clapboard walls and a high mansard roof with moulded curb and boldly framed dormers. A projecting central pavilion holds the double-door entry, and an open wrap-around verandah retains turned posts and decorative brackets. Many interior rooms keep original finishes, trim and mantels. Rear wings and a small vertical-board privy remain on the lot. Goodale bought the land in 1873. His family owned the house until 1920. Until 1912 some rooms served as the village's first medical emergency facility, and by the 1930s it was a seasonal boarding house. The house stands in a mixed commercial and residential area, which makes it a well-known local landmark. It was listed as the best example of its style in the village's multiple resource area and as a reminder of Southampton's post-Civil War prosperity.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the house is the finest and most conspicuous example of Second Empire residential architecture in the Southampton Village multiple resource area. It keeps the style's hallmark features, including a mansard roof, a projecting central entry pavilion, decorated dormers and a wrap-around verandah. It also reflects the prosperity of eastern Long Island's shipping industry and Captain Goodale's social standing.
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 86002725, listed October 2, 1986. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 300 Hampton Rd., Southampton |
|---|---|
| County | Suffolk County |
| Listed | October 2, 1986 |
| Reference number | 86002725 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architect / builder | Architect and builder unknown; built for Capt. Charles Goodale |
| Architectural style | Second Empire |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Residential use, same as original; condition listed as fair; a late nineteenth-century privy is on the property. |
| Acreage | 1.9 |
| Coordinates | 40.89157, -72.38041 (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 86002725.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q5036412
- This listing as JSON
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