Clinton-Rosekrans Law Building

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. 8 historic topographic surveys show this location, the earliest from 1904.

From the record

“Clinton-Rosekrans Law Building is a historic law office at Greene in Chenango County, New York. It was built in 1892 and is a simple two story brick structure with an ornate, galvanized iron front.”
Wikipedia article Clinton-Rosekrans Law Building, CC BY-SA 4.0.

One of 47 National Register listings published here for Chenango County · listed in 1979 · category: Building.

Sources: the Wikipedia article · the case file at the National Archives · the National Register database, National Park Service

The listing

What is counted as historic. The nomination lists 1 building as contributing to the listing.
Address. 62 Genessee St, Greene, 13778
When was it listed? July 1979
Category. building
Town. Greene town
Architectural style. Romanesque Revival architecture, Neoclassical architecture
National Register reference number. 79001569 - the number the National Park Service assigned this property when it was listed, and the key its nomination file is catalogued under at the National Archives.

Fires near this property

58 since 1992

Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 58 fires within 5 miles of Clinton-Rosekrans Law Building between 1992 and 2020, burning about 102 acres in total. 6 started naturally. 6 were recorded as arson. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a fire counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.

Reported cause	Fires
Debris and open burning	32
Missing data/not specified/undetermined	6
Natural	6
Arson/incendiarism	6
Equipment and vehicle use	3
Misuse of fire by a minor	2
Smoking	2
Recreation and ceremony	1

The most recent of them, most recent first, with the day each was reported and the service that recorded it.

Date	Cause	Size	Reported by	Name on the report
9 September 2002	Missing data/not specified/undetermined	under an acre	Fire Department of New York	not named
5 September 2008	Debris and open burning	under an acre	Fire Department of New York	not named
31 August 1995	Debris and open burning	1.0 acres	New York Forest Rangers	not named
15 August 2001	Debris and open burning	2.0 acres	New York Forest Rangers	not named
10 August 2005	Natural	under an acre	Fire Department of New York	not named
19 June 2007	Debris and open burning	under an acre	Fire Department of New York	not named
8 May 2005	Natural	under an acre	Fire Department of New York	not named
8 May 2005	Natural	under an acre	Fire Department of New York	not named

Every fire recorded in Chenango County

Mines and quarries near this property

1 within 5 miles

Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal mineral resources record lists 1 working within 5 miles of Clinton-Rosekrans Law Building: 1 producer. All of them still produce. What was taken out: Sand and Gravel, Construction. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a quarry counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.

Where	Site	Commodity	Status	Recorded
	B & B Builders Supply S & G Pit	Sand and Gravel, Construction	Producer

Every working recorded in Chenango County

Storms near this property

56 since 1994

Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Greene, the town this property stands in, in 56 storm reports between 1994 and 2026: 29 thunderstorm wind, 15 hail, 8 flash flood, 4 flood. No death or injury is recorded in these reports. Each account below is quoted exactly as the forecast office filed it, from the NOAA Storm Events Database, and each date opens the federal record of that event.

When	Event	Place named	Harm	What the report says
June 2006	Flood	Greene	$2,000,000	no account filed
September 2011	Flood	Greene	$500,000	A moderate to major flood occurred on the Chenango river at Greene, NY. The river crested at 21.09 feet at 10:15 AM on September 8, 2011. There was extensive flooding in the town and village of Greene, and surrounding areas.
June 2011	Flash Flood	Greene	$100,000	Heavy rain caused significant flash flooding in several areas of the county. In Greene, there were many reports of roads flooding, and flooding of homes in the Village of Greene, with evacuations of homes along Birdsall Creek. Multiple reports were received of streams flooding roads in Coventry. In Bainbridge, parts of downtown were flooded, and water over roads caused damage to infrastructure.
July 1997	Thunderstorm Wind	Greene	$100,000	The same storm that produced wind damage in northern Broome county moved across the southern tier of Chenango county and remained severe. Numerous large trees and power lines were downed in the town of Greene just after 100 pm. A spotter also reported wind gusts close to 55 mph. The storm continued east and blew aluminum siding off two buildings just outside of Greene and forced the closure of Route 12 due to downed trees in Brisben. In Coventry, a large tree was blown onto a house causing minor structural damage. In Oxford township, numerous trees were felled, one heavily damaging a parked vehicle. Finally, in Mount Upton in the southeastern portion of the county, Route 8 was closed as many trees were toppled onto the roadway.
July 1997	Thunderstorm Wind	Greene	$65,000	The same severe storm that produced large hail and damaging winds in Cortland county developed into a short line of severe thunderstorms upon entering Chenango county. The storms produced widespread wind damage as they ripped through southern Chenango county. The storms first affected Greene and areas just to the north. Numerous trees were downed in these localities. The storms then continued rapidly eastward and inflicted more damage from South Oxford to Bainbridge. Many trees, some with diameters as large as two feet, were blown down along this path.
July 1999	Thunderstorm Wind	Greene	$25,000	Numerous trees and powerlines blown down with some crashing into houses. A state of emergency was declared by city officials.
November 1997	Thunderstorm Wind	Greene	$25,000	An embedded thunderstorm within a squall line of heavy rain and strong wind gusts ripped through southwestern sections of the county. Significant structural damage was incurred in the town of Greene. Several large trees and utility poles were toppled by wind gusts estimated at close to 70 mph. Some of these trees landed on nearby trailers and houses; causing siding and roof damage. Another set of trailers had their windows blown out by the force of the winds and flying debris. Pieces of lumber (2' x 6') were driven into the ground in the yards of some of these trailers.
June 1995	Thunderstorm Wind	Greene	$15,000	no account filed
June 2018	Thunderstorm Wind	Greene	$10,000	Thunderstorm winds knocked down trees and power lines on County Route 3A.
November 2006	Flash Flood	Greene	$10,000	Numerous roads flooded. Water 2 feet deep on some roads.
November 2006	Flash Flood	Greene	$10,000	Roads flooded throughout the county.
June 2005	Thunderstorm Wind	Greene	$10,000	Thunderstorm winds downed numerous trees mostly in the southern half of the county.
August 2004	Thunderstorm Wind	Greene	$10,000	Thunderstorm winds downed numerous trees.
August 1995	Thunderstorm Wind	Greene	$8,000	no account filed
April 2023	Thunderstorm Wind	Greene	$5,000	Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down multiple trees and wires.
July 2021	Flash Flood	Greene	$5,000	There was bridge flooding south of Greene.
May 2011	Thunderstorm Wind	Greene	$5,000	Trees were blown down.
September 2011	Flash Flood	Greene	$5,000	Major flash flooding occurred in and around Brisben.
August 2009	Flash Flood	Greene	$5,000	The intersection of State Route 12 and Route 206 was impacted by flood waters. Other streets were reported to be flooded as well.
August 2007	Thunderstorm Wind	Greene	$5,000	A roof was torn off a double wide trailer. Two other trailer homes were shifted off their foundations.
August 2003	Thunderstorm Wind	Greene	$5,000	Trees and wires downed.
May 1995	Thunderstorm Wind	Greene	$5,000	no account filed
July 1995	Thunderstorm Wind	Greene	$5,000	no account filed
June 1994	Thunderstorm Wind	Greene	$5,000	no account filed
July 1994	Thunderstorm Wind	Greene	$5,000	no account filed
June 2022	Thunderstorm Wind	Greene	$3,000	Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down trees and wires near Slater Road and Route 12.
July 2021	Thunderstorm Wind	Greene	$3,000	Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down trees and wires, blocking the roadway.
July 2010	Thunderstorm Wind	Greene	$3,000	Many trees and power lines were blown down in the town of Greene, on county route 32 and county 2.
June 2009	Thunderstorm Wind	Greene	$3,000	Trees and wires were blown down.
June 2024	Thunderstorm Wind	Greene	$2,500	Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down trees.
June 2022	Thunderstorm Wind	Greene	$2,000	Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down a tree and wires.
September 2005	Thunderstorm Wind	Greene	$2,000	Large limbs blocking roads in Greene, Oxford, and Bainbridge.
August 2009	Flash Flood	Greene	$1,000	Several roads were closed due to flooding.
December 2006	Thunderstorm Wind	Greene	$1,000	Several trees were knocked down.
March 2008	Flash Flood	Greene	-	Flooding along Route 41 washed out the road.
March 2007	Flood	Greene	-	Minor flooding occurred on the Chenango River at Greene from the evening hours of March 15th to the morning of the 16th. The river at Greene crested at 13.3 feet which is .3 feet over the flood stage of 13 feet. Over an inch of rain combining with snowmelt caused the minor flooding.
November 2006	Flood	Greene	-	Heavy rain caused the Chenango River at Greene to exceed its 13 ft. flood stage. The river crested at 15.46 ft. with minor flooding observed.
April 2004	Hail	Greene	-	0.88 inch hail.
August 2002	Thunderstorm Wind	Greene	-	Few trees down just east of Greene along Route 206.
May 2000	Hail	Greene	-	Minor street flooding was also reported with the hail from heavy rain.
September 2000	Thunderstorm Wind	Greene	-	Tree down on Route 9.
August 2000	Thunderstorm Wind	Greene	-	Thunderstorm winds brought down numerous trees in Greene.
March 2026	Hail	Greene	-	no account filed
May 2014	Hail	Greene	-	no account filed
July 2012	Hail	Greene	-	no account filed
June 2011	Hail	Greene	-	no account filed
July 2010	Hail	Greene	-	no account filed
May 2009	Hail	Greene	-	no account filed
August 2008	Hail	Greene	-	no account filed
May 2007	Hail	Greene	-	no account filed
August 2007	Hail	Greene	-	no account filed
April 2006	Hail	Greene	-	no account filed
November 2005	Hail	Greene	-	no account filed
May 2004	Hail	Greene	-	no account filed
March 2000	Thunderstorm Wind	Greene	-	no account filed
June 1996	Hail	Greene	-	no account filed

Every storm recorded in Chenango County

Maps showing this location

8 surveys

United States Geological Survey topographic sheets whose coverage includes this point. Matched by taking the coordinate the National Park Service records for this property, then testing that coordinate against the published boundary of every sheet.

1904 USGS Greene quadrangle1:62500 - 6 printings
1948 USGS Binghamton quadrangle1:250000
1948 USGS Greene quadrangle1:24000
1950 USGS Binghamton quadrangle1:250000 - 2 printings
1950 USGS Greene quadrangle1:24000
1958 USGS Binghamton quadrangle1:250000
1963 USGS Binghamton quadrangle1:250000
1985 USGS Binghamton quadrangle1:100000 - 2 printings

Listed places nearby

6 within 8 miles

Other National Register properties close enough to walk or drive between, ordered by distance from this one. Both positions come from the same geocoding pass that matched these properties to their map sheets.

Property	Distance	Listed
Greene Historic District	under 500 feet	1982
Bates Round Barn	2.5 miles	1984
Young Round Barn	3.1 miles	1984
Smithville Valley Grange No. 1397	5.2 miles	1998
Chenango Canal Prism, Towpath and Lock 106	5.7 miles	2020
District School 4	6.8 miles	2004

Sources for this property

National Archives record	The nomination case file for reference 79001569 in Record Group 79.
Wikipedia article	Community-written account of this property, licensed CC BY-SA.
Chenango County	All 47 listed properties in this county.

Provenance

Listing record. National Park Service National Register of Historic Places, listed-properties dataset, current to 2026-05-22.
Map join. Address geocoded through the United States Census geocoder, then tested against the published boundary of every sheet in the USGS Historical Topographic Map Collection.
How this page is made. Listing fields come from federal records; map-sheet coverage is a labelled coordinate-to-boundary calculation, not a source-field claim.
Wildfire. Short, Karen C. 2022. Spatial wildfire occurrence data for the United States, 1992-2020 [FPA_FOD_20221014]. 6th Edition. Fort Collins, CO: Forest Service Research Data Archive. https://doi.org/10.2737/RDS-2013-0009.6 Collected with United States Government funding and usable without additional permissions or fees.
Mines and quarries. USGS Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS) https://mrdata.usgs.gov/mrds/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.
Storms. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/stormevents/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105. Narratives are quoted verbatim from the National Weather Service report and are not edited or summarised.