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National Register of Historic Places

Dr. John Ives House

Listed as “Ives, Dr. John, House”

DeWitt’s first place on the National RegisterListed Aug 29, 1985; only 1,955 of New York’s 6,529 listings are older
FederalListed 1985DeWitt

Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About Dr. John Ives House

Dr. John Ives House, at 6575 E. Seneca Turnpike, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Aug 29, 1985: the first place in DeWitt to be listed. Only 1,955 of New York’s 6,529 listings are older. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Federal, as it does for 619 other New York listings. The listing covers 6 acres.

What it isHistoric house in New York, 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 · 24 MB · National Archives↗
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Make it a walk: 2 landmarks in about 10 minutes

6575 E. Seneca Turnpike, DeWitt · about 0.3 miles on foot, as the crow flies

  1. 1Dr. John Ives HouseStart here
  2. 2Saint Mark's ChurchGothic Revival · 0.3 mi on
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Federal style, nearby

Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Federal.

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Questions about Dr. John Ives House

Is Dr. John Ives House on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Aug 29, 1985 (Register number 85001938).

Is Dr. John Ives House a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; New York has 273 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Gerrit Smith Estate, 19.3 miles away.

Can you visit Dr. John Ives House?

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 Dr. John Ives House?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 24 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 75320374 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.