John G. Ayling House

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John G. Ayling House
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John G. Ayling House, June 2011
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Location223 DeWitt St.,
Syracuse, New York
Coordinates 43°03′47″N76°08′02″W / 43.06306°N 76.13389°W / 43.06306; -76.13389 Coordinates: 43°03′47″N76°08′02″W / 43.06306°N 76.13389°W / 43.06306; -76.13389
Arealess than one acre
Built1915 (1915)
Architect Ward Wellington Ward
Architectural style Tudor Revival, American Craftsman
MPS Architecture of Ward Wellington Ward in Syracuse MPS
NRHP reference No. 11000277 [1]
Added to NRHPMay 6, 2011

The John G. Ayling House is a historic house located at 223 DeWitt Street in the Sedgwick neighborhood of Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York.

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Description and history

It was designed by architect Ward Wellington Ward (1875–1932) and built in 1915. It is a two-story, Tudor Revival style asymmetrical dwelling. It is sheathed in stucco and half-timbering and has a steep cross-gabled roof. The house features diamond paned and leaded glass windows and American Craftsman inspired Moravian tiles. [2] :7

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 6, 2011. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "National Register of Historic Places Listings". Weekly List of Actions Taken on Properties: 5/09/11 through 5/13/11. National Park Service. 2011-05-20.
  2. "Cultural Resource Information System (CRIS)". New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Archived from the original (Searchable database) on 2015-07-01. Retrieved 2015-12-01.Note: This includes Anthony Opalka (March 2011). "National Register of Historic Places Registration Form: John G. Ayling House" (PDF). Retrieved 2015-12-01.See also: "Accompanying photos".

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