National Register of Historic Places

Gerity, William S., House

Elmira, Chemung County, New York
Listed
February 22, 2010
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
10000025

About this property

The William S. Gerity House is a historic house located at 415 William Street in Elmira, Chemung County, New York. Known in upstate New York as "The Strawberry Mansion" (for its distinct red brick facade), this historic home was built in about 1880 and designed by Thomas Gerity, a well-known regional architect of the day. A large two-story, brick and stone Queen Anne style dwelling of almost 8,000 square feet, the home showcases classic wood moldings, 12 foot etched ceilings, and original pocket doors. It features an irregular cross-gabled massing and high gable roofs, as well as a large bracketed entrance porch, second story balcony, and projected semi-octagonal front bay. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 22, 2010. Originally designed as a private residence, "The Strawberry Mansion" was purchased in December 2019 by Charlie Schmitt and Brenda Brown, who claimed they were restoring it to its Victorian period grandeur for use as a private residence and vacation rental. In July 2023, the home was listed for sale, the exterior covered in ivy.

Location

415 William St.
Elmira, Chemung County, New York
42.09340, -76.80391

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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When was Gerity, William S., House listed on the National Register?

Gerity, William S., House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 22, 2010.

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Gerity, William S., House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for Gerity, William S., House is recorded as the industrial era.

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