Jug Tavern
Why it's listed
Standing at the gateway to the Sparta neighborhood of Ossining, this two-and-a-half-story frame and stone building began in the third quarter of the 18th century as a farmhouse leased from Frederick Phillipse of Phillipsburg Manor by Peter Davids, whose Huguenot father settled in the area by 1698. In 1795 his son David obtained a liquor license for the address, the first known record of its use as a tavern. By 1820 it was called the Garrison House, and in the following decades it served again as a tavern and landmark on the Old Albany Post Road. During that period the structure was doubled in size and a veranda was added. Later alterations, including additional balloon framing, produced its present clapboard appearance. Although much changed, it is believed to be the oldest surviving structure in Ossining's riverfront area and the last remaining building from 18th and 19th century Sparta. The town intends to restore it as a museum and meeting room.
Significance in brief: Built as a modest farmhouse on Phillipsburg Manor land and used as a tavern from the late 1700s, it became a landmark on the busy Albany Post Road. Despite later alterations, it is believed to be the oldest surviving structure in Ossining's riverfront area. The nomination is for exploration/settlement.
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 76001293, listed June 7, 1976. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | Revolutionary Rd. and Rockledge Ave., Ossining |
|---|---|
| County | Westchester County |
| Listed | June 7, 1976 |
| Reference number | 76001293 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1700-1799, 1800-1899 |
| Areas of significance | Exploration/Settlement |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Listed as unoccupied and in fair condition, altered, on its original site. The Town of Ossining owns it and plans a modest restoration for museum and meeting use. |
| Acreage | 0.4 |
| Coordinates | 41.14476, -73.86410 (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.
Noted as vacant in the nomination. Nomination documents can be decades old; current status may differ. If you are considering buying an empty listed property, read the due-diligence checklist.
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Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 76001293.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q6304762
- This listing as JSON
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