Gibbs House - Lockport, NY
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N 43° 10.240 W 078° 41.806
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The Gibbs House is one of several of The Stone Buildings of Lockport, New York.
Waymark Code: WM1PN6
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 06/17/2007
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The Gibbs House is significant as an example of 19th century stone architecture in Lockport, NY. The development of the Erie Canal and the ensuing commerce and industry it spawned resulted in Lockport's first period of significant growth. The 1840s canal expansion project brought about a large amount of inexpensive stone which were used in many area houses, including this one. It makes use of Gasport ashlar limestone for the front facade and the sides are constructed of coursed and uncoursed rubble.
Phillip J. Gibbs was born in Tompkins County, New York in 1797. He came to Lockport in 1823 and married Lydia Shaw of nearby Wrights Corners. After arriving, Gibbs began a life-long career in land speculation and real estate sales. He sold more than 70 properties during his lifetime, primarily in the north end of Lockport. He purchased this property in 1848 and had the stone house built around 1850. Phillip resided in the house until his death in 1867, and his wife remained in the house until her death in 1881. They had five children.
Their son Rufus lived in the house until he married Caroline Burnside in 1860. The Gibbs' daughter, Sara, was widowed at a young age. After Phillip's death, Sara stayed with her mother. Sara then married Thomas Craine and the house remained in their family until it was sold in 1898.
Street address:
98 N. Transit St
Lockport, NY United States
14094
County / Borough / Parish: Niagara
Year listed: 2003
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Architecture/Engineering
Periods of significance: 1850-1874, 1875-1899
Historic function: Domestic: Single Dwelling
Current function: Domestic: Single Dwelling
Privately owned?: yes
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Season start / Season finish: Not listed
Hours of operation: Not listed
Secondary Website 1: Not listed
Secondary Website 2: Not listed
National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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