Jones, James, House
Why it's listed
Built c. 1879 by James Jones, a glass cutter who later served in the Union army, this two-and-a-half story brick house in Greensboro is laid in common bond on a cut stone foundation. It follows the I-house plan, with two parlors flanking a central hall and stair. Its Italianate features include a shallow roof with wide eaves, arched windows with raised brick crowns and keystones, and cut stone sills. The central door has an arched transom holding a ruby glass panel etched with a floral design, which Jones cut himself. Inside, the open staircase has a turned newel post and spindle balustrade, and the north parlor retains a carved slate mantel. A Colonial Revival porch with Ionic columns was added c. 1900, and a c. 1950 frame addition replaced the original kitchen. The house is regarded as a modest example of the Italianate style, reflecting Greensboro's commercial growth during the 1860-1880 period.
Significance in brief: The house is significant in the area of architecture as a modest, good example of the Italianate style in Greensboro. It retains enough of its original materials and details to represent that style, and it reflects the area's combination of national architectural trends with traditional I-house vernacular form during a period of commercial growth.
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 95000112, listed March 9, 1995. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-haiku-5-5, prompt v1.1-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | Jct. of Front and Stone Sts., Greensboro |
|---|---|
| County | Greene County |
| Listed | March 9, 1995 |
| Reference number | 95000112 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | c. 1879 - c. 1900 |
| Architect / builder | James Jones (builder) |
| Architectural style | Italianate |
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| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 39.79371, -79.91124 (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 95000112.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q6136962
- This listing as JSON
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