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Cobblestone house

Historic Site #:03-016   (Exists)   Type: D1 Town:Galen
Site Name:Cobblestone houseGPS Coordinates:43.026793, -76.895827
Address:10297 Turnpike Rd. Clyde New York
Description:
Thorn House, 10297 Turnpike Road, Galen (east of Marengo).



 
Photo from Cobblestone Buildings in Wayne County, New York
 
Historic narrative:
(now Thorn Farms) 
Address: 10297 Turnpike Road, Clyde 

Vines partially cover this 2-story home that was built with large cobbles, 4 courses per quoin. Notice the triangular window in the side gable end and the finely cut limestone quoins, lintels, sills and water table.


References:

Cobblestone Buildings in Wayne County, New York

Cobblestone Quest by Rich and Sue Freeman Page 155

Cobblestone Society Database