House at 216 Warren Street
Why it's listed
Built around 1875, this asymmetrical two-story frame house on Warren Street in Glens Falls is a notable example of Second Empire design. Clapboard siding and a tall mansard roof define its form, while a raised, bracketed one-story porch spans the south front. Quoins, wall dormers, tall paired windows and an engaged corner entrance and stair tower with a pedimented ogee roof add vertical emphasis. A bracketed cornice runs below the mansard line, broken by tall pedimented dormers, and a bay window and side porch decorate the east side. The house is considered the most intact and elaborate Second Empire frame residence left in the city. It is believed to reflect the work of regional architect Gilbert B. Croff of Saratoga Springs, whose 1870 pattern book includes a design with similar proportions and details. Although later divided into multiple dwelling units, the building keeps its original design to a remarkable degree.
Significance in brief: It is described as the most intact and elaborate Second Empire style frame residence remaining in Glens Falls. It is believed to have been inspired by designs of regional architect Gilbert B. Croff of Saratoga Springs, whose 1870 pattern book shows a house with similar proportions and details. The house retains its original design to a remarkable extent.
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 84003351, listed September 29, 1984. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 216 Warren St., Glens Falls |
|---|---|
| County | Warren County |
| Listed | September 29, 1984 |
| Reference number | 84003351 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architect / builder | Possibly inspired by or designed by Gilbert B. Croff of Saratoga Springs (attribution is belief only) |
| Architectural style | Second Empire (eclectic frame residence) |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Originally a single-family residence; now divided into multi-family housing units. It remains on its original site and its exterior is visible from the public road. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 43.31050, -73.61731 (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 84003351.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q5914114
- This listing as JSON
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