Bement-Billings House
The Bement-Billings House is a historic house located on NY 38 north of Newark Valley in Tioga County, New York.
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| Location | NY 38, north of, Newark Valley, New York |
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| Coordinates | 42°14′10″N 76°10′45″W |
| Area | 5 acres (2.0 ha) |
| Built | 1796 |
| Architect | Bement, Asa |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival, Federal |
| NRHP reference No. | 90000002[1] |
| Added to NRHP | February 19, 1990 |
Description and history
It is a 1+1⁄2-story, clapboard farmhouse on a random ashlar stone foundation, exhibiting characteristic features of the Federal and Greek Revival styles. The house began as a one-room cabin, built about 1796, and evolved during the 19th century into the extensive 15-room, 30-by-46-foot (9.1 by 14.0 m) structure that exists today. The house underwent extensive renovation in 1977. Also on the property is a contributing privy.[2]
The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 19, 1990.[1]
The house is now the centerpiece of the Bement-Billings Farmstead Museum and is owned and operated by the Newark Valley Historical Society. The museum includes the mid-19th century period house, a reconstructed blacksmith shop, a threshing barn, wood shop, carriage shed, and welcome center. Open seasonally on weekends, tours and craft demonstrations are provided by costumed docents.
References
- "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
- Anthony J. Ardito (October 1989). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Bement-Billings House". New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Retrieved 2009-11-20. See also: "Accompanying 13 photos".
External links
- Bement-Billings Farmstead Museum - Newark Valley Historical Society
