National Register of Historic Places

Clinton House

Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York
Listed
August 11, 1971
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
71000560

About this property

The Clinton House is a historic building located in downtown Ithaca, New York. It is built primarily in the Greek Revival style, common in older buildings in Ithaca. It currently houses offices and a local charter school. It is directly adjacent to the Ithaca Commons. The Clinton House was originally built in 1828–1829 as an upscale hotel and Ithaca's first professional office building, with 150 rooms, an immense undertaking for the then 4,000-strong population of Ithaca. It was named for DeWitt Clinton, governor of New York from 1817 to 1822 and again from 1824 to 1827. Upon its opening Clinton House was reputed to be "the most imposing hotel" between New York and Buffalo. At least four U.S. presidents have stayed in its rooms, as well as numerous film actors from Ithaca's brief heyday as a center for the film industry. The Clinton House was built in 1831, which was during the Greek Revival Stage of America (1820–1860). The columns out front and the enormous windows and doors are sure signs of the style. Today, The Clinton house houses many business offices and the New Roots Charter School. Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS) No. NY-5723, "Clinton House, 120 North Cayuga Street, Ithaca, Tompkins County, NY", 20 photos, 1 color transparency, 2 photo caption pages

Location

116 N. Cayuga St.
Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York
42.44013, -76.49935

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When was Clinton House listed on the National Register?

Clinton House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 11, 1971.

What type of historic resource is Clinton House?

Clinton House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for Clinton House is recorded as the industrial era.

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