Woodhull, Charles, House
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Why it's listed
Standing on a hill at the eastern end of Huntington's central business district, this house at 70 Main Street was built around 1870 for Charles Woodhull, a local merchant. It is a two and one-half story, three-bay clapboard dwelling with a low gable roof, a raised brick foundation, deep bracketed eaves, a cupola with round-arched windows, and a shed-roofed porch with paired Doric columns. Tall first-floor windows and heavily molded door and window surrounds add to its Italianate character. Inside, the original floor plan, marble fireplaces, moldings and central staircase survive. A two-story east wing added in 1984 repeats the roofline, cornice and windows of the original house. The house is one of five individually nominated Italianate examples in Huntington's multiple resource area. Although it lacks the formal balance of high-style models, its location and distinctive design make it a well-recognized local landmark. It remains a residence on a one-acre lot with no outbuildings.
Significance in brief: The nomination calls it a distinguished example of mid-nineteenth century residential architecture in the town of Huntington and a distinctive local example of the Italianate style. It keeps a high degree of architectural integrity and, because of its prominent spot near the central business district, is a well-recognized local landmark. The reviewer notes that the form implies Criterion B for the association with Woodhull, though no case is made.
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 85002564, listed September 26, 1985. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 70 Main St., Huntington |
|---|---|
| County | Suffolk County |
| Listed | September 26, 1985 |
| Reference number | 85002564 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architect / builder | Architect and builder unknown; built for Charles Woodhull |
| Architectural style | Italianate |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Used as a residence, in good condition; an east wing was added in 1984. |
| Acreage | 1 |
| Coordinates | 40.87461, -73.41764 (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 85002564.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q5083693
- This listing as JSON
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