Mixter Blacksmith Shop
Why it's listed
Built around 1840 on Main Street in Warrensburg, this rectangular, gable-ended building is made of load-bearing local granite laid in coursed ashlar and topped with a raised-seam metal roof. The open ground floor, with hand-hewn beams and a wide entrance bay, reflects its original commercial purpose. Blacksmith John Mixter probably had it built for his business, and an 1891 advertisement is the first known reference to it as a blacksmith shop. Around 1890 the Mixter family converted the upper story to living space, adding colored Queen Anne door glass, an ornate kitchen ceiling and a large porch. The building was listed for its architecture. It survives as an intact example of a mid-nineteenth century masonry commercial building and is one of only five cut stone buildings in the Town of Warrensburg. Its Greek Revival details are modest, and the Victorian changes are also considered part of its history.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues it is an intact example of a mid-nineteenth century masonry commercial building, distinguished by dressed local granite walls of relatively high craftsmanship. It is one of only five cut stone buildings in the Town of Warrensburg. Its modest Greek Revival references and circa 1890 Queen Anne modifications both remain legible.
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 02001051, listed September 12, 2002. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 27 Main St., Warrensburg |
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| County | Warren County |
| Listed | September 12, 2002 |
| Reference number | 02001051 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | circa 1840- circa 1890 |
| Architect / builder | Not known (the form suggests builder-masons Albert Alden and Peter Buel as likely builders) |
| Architectural style | Mid-Nineteenth Century: Greek Revival; Late Victorian: Queen Anne |
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| Areas of significance | Architecture, Industry |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Current function is listed as a single dwelling; the ground floor retains an open plan and the form says efforts are under way to ensure long-term preservation. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 43.49080, -73.76642 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
For an income-producing building, listing (individually or as a contributing building in a district) is the gateway to the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit on qualified rehabilitation costs, often stackable with state credits. Work claiming the credit must follow the Secretary of the Interior's Standards and be approved in advance.
Listing does not restrict a private owner acting without federal money or permits; where federal funding or licensing is involved, Section 106 review applies.
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 02001051.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q6884130
- This listing as JSON
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