Henry F. Spaulding Coachman's House Explained

Henry F. Spaulding Coachman's House
Location:4970 Independence Ave., New York, New York
Coordinates:40.8981°N -73.9114°W
Designated Other2 Name:New York City Landmark
Designated Other2 Date:July 28, 1981
Designated Other2 Abbr:NYCL
Designated Other2 Link:New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission
Designated Other2 Number:1083
Designated Other2 Color:
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Built:1880
Architect:Clinton, Charles W.
Architecture:Stick/Eastlake
Added:November 4, 1982
Area:less than one acre
Refnum:82001093

Henry F. Spaulding Coachman's House is a historic home at 4970 Independence Avenue in Riverdale, Bronx, New York City. It was built about 1880 and is representative of the Stick-Eastlake style. The main section is a -story cottage dwelling with board and batten siding. It features jigsaw ornament, twin chimneys, and a polychromed slate roof.[1]

The house, originally located in Wave Hill across the street, was moved to its present location in 1909.[2] It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: National Register of Historic Places Registration: Henry F. Spaulding Coachman's House. June 1981. June 12, 2010 . Nancy Goeschel and Anne B. Covell. New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. See also: Web site: Accompanying five photos.
  2. Web site: Trebach . Sean . Historic home so big, it used to be two houses . The Riverdale Press . October 21, 2022 . December 3, 2023.