Historic Sites

If you find errors OR have additional information about this site, please send a message to contact@waynehistorians.org.

 

Durfee - Smith

Historic Site #:06-029   (Exists)   Type: D6,D10 Town:Macedon
Site Name:Durfee - SmithGPS Coordinates:43.078288, -77.266251
Address:1945 Walworth Road, Palmyra, NY
Description:
This brick mansion was built in 1875 by Lemuel and Isaac Durfee. Wood for the house was grown on the old farm. Oak, black walnut, maple and hickory were used for finishing. Other cheaper grades were also used.

 
Photo by Bavis, 2013 Photo by Bavis, 2013
 
Historic narrative:
References:

Historic Homes In and Around Arcadia, Cecilia B Jackson (1982)

Newark Courier-Gazette article by Cecilia Jackson, 27 May 1976

Palmyra and Vicinity by Thomas Cook (1930)