W. T. Cowles House

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W.T. Cowles House
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Location43-47 William St.,
Glens Falls, New York
Coordinates 43°19′3″N73°38′41″W / 43.31750°N 73.64472°W / 43.31750; -73.64472 Coordinates: 43°19′3″N73°38′41″W / 43.31750°N 73.64472°W / 43.31750; -73.64472
Arealess than one acre
Built1897
ArchitectPotter, Ephraim B.
Architectural style Colonial Revival, Queen Anne
MPS Potter, Ephraim B., Buildings TR
NRHP reference No. 84003255 [1]
Added to NRHPSeptember 29, 1984

The W. T. Cowles House is a historic house located at 43-47 William Street in Glens Falls, Warren County, New York.

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Description and history

It was built in 1897 and is a rectangular, 2 12-story, vernacular Queen Anne–style residence. It features a porch and roof with gable and jerkin head dormers. It also has some Colonial Revival style design elements. [2] It was designed by architect and Glen Falls native Ephraim B. Potter (1855-1925).

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on September 29, 1984. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. Richard C. Youngken (September 1980). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: W.T. Cowles House". New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation . Retrieved 2010-09-18.