Paddock Building Explained

Paddock Building
Location:384 W. Main St.,
Malone, New York
Coordinates:44.8483°N -74.2947°W
Area:less than one acre
Built:1848
Demolished:2021
Added:November 7, 1976
Refnum:76001218

The Paddock Building, also known as the Gorman Building, was a historic commercial building located at 384 West Main Street in Malone, Franklin County, New York.

Description and history

It was built in about 1848 and was a nearly square, six-bay-by-six-bay building with a rectangular rear wing. The main block was three and one half stories tall and rear wing was two stories. The walls were of sandstone construction and measure one and one half feet thick. It featured a stone arcade across the front façade. It was believed to be the oldest extant commercial building in Franklin County.[1]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 7, 1976.

In July 2017, the building―then in use for apartments―burned along with others on its block in a fire that killed one resident and injured dozens.[2] While it was initially reported that the building could be restored, the site was instead designated for a modern, mixed-use affordable housing and retail development.[3] In November 2021, demolition began on the Paddock Building's burned shell and six neighboring buildings.[4] Construction on the new development began in July 2022.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: National Register of Historic Places Registration: Paddock Building. August 1976. 2010-07-11 . Raymond W. Smith. New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. See also: Web site: Accompanying photo.
  2. News: Chapman . Cara . Raymo . Denise . Fire in Malone apartment building claims life, injures dozens . 10 August 2023 . Press-Republican . July 15, 2017.
  3. Web site: Governor Hochul Announces Start of Construction on $22 Million Mixed-Use Development in Franklin County . New York State Homes and Community Renewal . 10 August 2023.
  4. News: Violo . Alexander . Citizen Advocates kicks off demolition for Harison Place project . Malone Telegram . November 16, 2021 . 10 August 2023.