 Built about 1816, it is a fine local example of Federal period architecture, and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975.The Whitaker-Clary House is located in the village of North New Salem, on the east side of Elm Street north of United States Route 202.It is a 2-1/2 story wood frame structure, with a gabled roof, two interior chimneys, and clapboarded exterior.