Weaver, Solomon, House
Why it's listed
Built about 1845-55 for lumber merchant Solomon Weaver, this two-and-a-half-story stone house with a smooth stucco finish sits on South Main Street in the village of Branchport, Yates County. Its cubic massing, low hipped roof with wide eaves, asymmetrical plan, cast iron balustrades and tall double-hung windows reflect the Italianate style, while the frieze windows, post-and-lintel entrance and shouldered door moldings show Greek Revival influence. Inside, plaster walls, paneled doors, pocket doors, a carved stair and marble fireplace surrounds remain largely intact. Weaver came to Branchport in 1832 and built a fortune in lumber, helping found the village. His son Myron built a closely matching house nearby. The 47-acre property also holds eight contributing outbuildings, including an 1880 Eastlake-influenced carriage house and barns, a milk house and a tenant house from the dairy farm the Pulver family ran after 1909. The house was recognized for its architecture and its intact setting.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the house is an outstanding vernacular interpretation of Italianate architecture that retains a high level of exterior and interior integrity. It is also tied to the Weaver family, prominent and wealthy lumber entrepreneurs in mid-nineteenth-century Branchport. The surviving outbuildings, including a ca. 1880 carriage house and an early twentieth century dairy farm complex, add to its significance.
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 94000963, listed August 24, 1994. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 7 S. Main St., Branchport |
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| County | Yates County |
| Listed | August 24, 1994 |
| Reference number | 94000963 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1844-1855 |
| Architectural style | Late Victorian/Italianate |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Historic and current function is single dwelling; the tenant farmer's house is described as dilapidated, and the basket factory building now serves as a workshop. |
| Acreage | 47 |
| Coordinates | 42.59806, -77.15709 (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 94000963.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q7558764
- This listing as JSON
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