McEchron, William, House
Why it's listed
Built in 1891 at 65 Ridge Street in Glens Falls, this two and one half story residence combines Queen Anne and Romanesque features. The first story is rock-faced random ashlar sandstone with beaded mortar joints, and a pair of stone arches frames the paneled oak entrance doors. A massive stone arch supports a porte-cochere formed by the curve of the west roof slope, while a raised porch with turned columns and balusters spans the west front. Gables, decorative panels, shingled sheathing and balconies give the asymmetrical massing its varied texture. The house was built for William McEchron, a leading lumber manufacturer who ran the Morgan Lumber Company with partner Jones Ordway and held major interests in the Glens Falls Paper Mill Company. His wealth shaped the prominent location and fashionable design of the home. Converted to offices around 1920, the building still has oak paneling, sliding parlor doors and original moldings inside.
Significance in brief: The house is a notable example of late nineteenth century Queen Anne/Romanesque residential design in Glens Falls. It is also associated with William McEchron, a leading lumber manufacturer and one of the city's most influential citizens. It reflects upper middle class architectural taste of the 1890s.
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 84003371, listed September 29, 1984. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 65 Ridge St., Glens Falls |
|---|---|
| County | Warren County |
| Listed | September 29, 1984 |
| Reference number | 84003371 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architect / builder | Architect unknown; builder A. W. Thompson |
| Architectural style | Queen Anne/Romanesque |
| Areas of significance | Industry, Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Converted to office use around 1920; currently used as office space (City Health Center) and owned by the City of Glens Falls. Retains considerable architectural integrity. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 43.31093, -73.63099 (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 84003371.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q8015389
- This listing as JSON
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