Iddings-Baldridge House
Why it's listed
Built just before 1860 in Milesburg, Centre County, Pennsylvania, this two-and-a-half-story rectangular brick house was constructed by Austin C. Iddings, a local land speculator, contractor and merchant. Its square plan, low-pitched gable roof and basement platform recall Georgian and Greek Revival building, while its brackets, overhanging cornice, paired rounded gable windows and entrance treatment show Italianate and Victorian ornament. The principal interior feature is a semicircular stained glass window over the main door, with blue and red panes. A frame outbuilding beside the house, measuring 12 by 16 feet with board and batten walls and Gothic trim, is regarded as a typical Gothic Revival example and the sole survivor of its type in the area. The house is valued as an awkward but telling blend of styles that reflects the social aspirations of its builder. Iddings also divided land he bought in 1857 into lots for settlement and built a brick schoolhouse in Milesburg in 1860.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the house is a fine example of a somewhat naive Italianate residence that mixes a Georgian plan with Victorian ornament, reflecting the builder's social pretensions. The outbuilding is described as a typical Gothic Revival building and the sole survivor of its type in the area. The property is also tied to Iddings' real estate and construction activities in Milesburg.
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 77001145, listed July 29, 1977. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-haiku-5-5, prompt v1.1-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | Railroad St., Milesburg |
|---|---|
| County | Centre County |
| Listed | July 29, 1977 |
| Reference number | 77001145 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1800-1899 |
| Architect / builder | Austin C. Iddings (builder) |
| Architectural style | Italianate (house); Gothic Revival (outbuilding) |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | The house is in good condition; the outbuilding has a tin roof and has lost all window glass. |
| Acreage | 0.1 |
| Coordinates | 40.94293, -77.79619 (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 77001145.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q5987796
- This listing as JSON
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