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Cobblestone house

Historic Site #:14-013   (Exists)   Type: D1 Town:Williamson
Site Name:Cobblestone houseGPS Coordinates:43.202365, -77.227226
Address:5621 Ridge Chapel Rd. Williamson New York
Description:
Address: 5621 Ridge Chapel Road, Williamson 
Year Built: 1830 
This 2-story home has a 1.5-story wing that's now faced in clapboard. The cobbles are lake-washed, red sandstone. The quoins are finely cut limestone, whereas the lintels are sandstone set on edge. There's a fan in the gable end. 


 
Photo by Richard Palmer
 
Historic narrative:
Address: 5621 Ridge Chapel Road, Williamson Year Built: 1830 
This 2-story home has a 1.5-story wing that's now faced in clapboard. The cobbles are lake-washed, red sandstone. The quoins are finely cut limestone, whereas the lintels are sandstone set on edge. There's a fan in the gable end. 


References:

Cobblestone Buildings in Wayne County, NY blog

Cobblestone Quest by Rich & Sue Freeman, page 112