About this property
Highland Cottage, also known as Squire House, is located on South Highland Avenue (U.S. Route 9) in Ossining, New York, United States. It was the first concrete house in Westchester County, built in the 1870s in the Gothic Revival architectural style. In 1982 it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places; almost 30 years later, it was added to the nearby Downtown Ossining Historic District as a contributing property. Built by a prominent local man with an interest in new construction techniques, it has seen several different uses over the years. It was a sanitarium in the early 20th century, then a hospital and later a restaurant.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 02001457. It was listed on July 21, 1982.
Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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When was Highland Cottage listed on the National Register?
Highland Cottage was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 21, 1982.
What type of historic resource is Highland Cottage?
Highland Cottage is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Highland Cottage?
The period of significance for Highland Cottage is recorded as the modern era, specifically around 1982.
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