Christopher Willis House
Listed as “Willis, Christopher, House”
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About Christopher Willis House
Christopher Willis House, at 57 Seneca St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Aug 24, 1994. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Mid-19th Century, as it does for 170 other New York listings. It was listed as part of Yates County MPS.
What it isDresden, New York, listed on the NRHP in Yates County, New York. 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 · 17 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 2 landmarks in about 10 minutes
57 Seneca St., Torrey · about 0.3 miles on foot, as the crow flies
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Mid-19th Century style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Mid-19th Century.
Memories of Christopher Willis House
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Questions about Christopher Willis House
Is Christopher Willis House on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Aug 24, 1994 (Register number 94000967).
Is Christopher Willis House a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; New York has 273 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Rose Hill, 12.2 miles away.
Can you visit Christopher Willis 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 Christopher Willis House?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 17 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 75315601 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.