Nowland House
Why it's listed
Built around 1868 at 88 South Main Street in Newark Valley, this two-story frame house was made for Edward G. Nowlan, a blacksmith and later a member of the state Assembly, and his wife Ann Amelia. The land was a gift from her brother, D. Williams Patterson, who lived next door. The cross-gabled house blends Greek Revival details, such as gable returns, a frieze band, six-over-six windows and a tripartite front door, with the tall proportions of the Italianate style. Most changes were made at the rear, probably in the 1920s to 1930s, when two families shared the house. Paul Shoultes raised pheasants on the lot during that period and likely enlarged the chicken house, which served as a feed shed. A 1920s garage also survives. The interior keeps its original plan, floors, moldings and plaster walls. The house was listed for its intact, representative architecture, and the two outbuildings contribute to the property.
Significance in brief: It is significant under Criterion C as an intact and representative example of residential construction in Newark Valley. It combines simplified Greek Revival ornament with Italianate verticality and keeps its interior plan and many original features. It is tied to the context of industry, commerce and village development from 1865 to 1946.
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 97001488, listed December 15, 1997. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 88 S. Main St., Newark Valley |
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| County | Tioga County |
| Listed | December 15, 1997 |
| Reference number | 97001488 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | ca. 1868-1940 |
| Architectural style | Mid-19th Century/Greek Revival |
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| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Remains a one-family residence; the owners at the time of the form were adding a residential care facility on the first story. |
| Acreage | 0.6 |
| Coordinates | 42.21954, -76.18695 (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 97001488.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q7066809
- This listing as JSON
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