The Manse
Listed as “Manse, The” · Also known as Manse Incorporated
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About The Manse
The Manse, at 54 Prospect St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Oct 14, 1976. It was among the first 3 of Northampton’s 16 listings. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Georgian, as it does for 310 other Massachusetts listings. The listing covers 1 acre.
What it isBuilding in Massachusetts, United States. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 48 MB · National Archives↗1744 to today
- 1744Built, designed by Karl Scott Putnam
- 1976Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 50 years
Make it a walk: 3 landmarks in about 15 minutes
54 Prospect St., Northampton · about 0.6 miles on foot, as the crow flies
6 more Register listings within half a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Georgian style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Georgian.
Memories of The Manse
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about The Manse
Is The Manse on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Oct 14, 1976 (Register number 76000263).
Is The Manse a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Massachusetts has 189 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Emily Dickinson House, 7.3 miles away.
Can you visit The Manse?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of The Manse?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 48 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 63795427 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.