Wing-Northup House
Also known as: Washington County Historical Society Headquarters
Why it's listed
Built around 1815 for Daniel Wood Wing, this two-story brick house on Broadway in Fort Edward follows the traditional Federal pattern of five bays with a center entrance and end-gabled roof, with a brick ell at the rear. A brick wing was added about 1879 and a short frame extension by 1880. Wing was a leading early citizen whose lumber and mercantile businesses and mills relied on the Hudson River, the Champlain Canal and the Glens Falls Feeder Canal, and he helped shape the settlement of Fort Edward until his death in 1856. Later owners included James M. Northup, known as the Potato King, and his son H. Davis Northup. The Knights of Columbus held the house from 1927 and altered its interior. The Washington County Historical Society acquired it in 1982 and restored Federal-period features, including the center hall, six-over-six windows and the front porch. A south parlor mantel with Neoclassical composition ornament reflects the original quality of finish.
Significance in brief: The house is tied to Daniel Wood Wing, a prominent early citizen of Fort Edward whose lumber, mercantile and mill businesses used the Hudson River and canal system and helped drive local settlement and development until his death in 1856. It is nominated for his tenancy, c. 1815-1856, under areas of exploration/settlement, politics/government and industry. It is not nominated for architectural design because of 20th-century alterations, though some details show a high level of original finish.
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 08000862, listed September 12, 2008. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 167 Broadway, Fort Edward |
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| County | Washington County |
| Listed | September 12, 2008 |
| Reference number | 08000862 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | C. 1815-1856 |
| Architectural style | Early Republic: Federal |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Exploration/Settlement, Politics/Government, Industry |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Restored in the 1980s and in use as the Washington County Historical Society headquarters, with a research room, library and meeting space; physical integrity is described as moderate. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 43.27102, -73.58695 (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 08000862.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q8025067
- This listing as JSON
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