National Register of Historic Places

Jones, John W., House

Elmira, Chemung County, New York
Listed
October 9, 2003
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
03001019

About this property

The John W. Jones House currently stands at 1250 Davis Street, Elmira, New York, across from a historic entrance to Woodlawn Cemetery. It is the former home of John W. Jones and current home of the John W. Jones Museum. It stands on part of its original property, though it originally faced College Avenue. Historically, the house was the private residence of John W. Jones and his family, but changed ownership several times since, and was used as rental property that fell into disrepair. Condemned by the City of Elmira in 1997, Lucy Brown brought it to the public's attention and with a group of concerned citizens, saved it from demolition. It is now the home to the John W. Jones Museum.

Location

1250 Davis St.
Elmira, Chemung County, New York
42.10764, -76.82369

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Nearby Historic Sites

Woodlawn Cemtery and Woodlawn National Cemetery
Listed
0.3 mi
Washington, George, School
Industrial
0.7 mi
Elmira College Old Campus
Listed
0.8 mi
Pentacostal Holy Temple Church of Jesus Christ
Industrial
0.8 mi
Fire Station No. 4
Industrial
0.9 mi

Nearby Battles

Battle of Newtown (Sullivan-Clinton)
1779Revolutionary War
1.5 mi

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When was Jones, John W., House listed on the National Register?

Jones, John W., House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 9, 2003.

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Jones, John W., House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for Jones, John W., House is recorded as the industrial era.

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