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Rose Hill - Fayette, NY
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Pre-Victorian Historic Homes
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nomadwillie
N 42° 51.645 W 076° 56.171
18T E 341826 N 4747169
The Rose Hill Mansion, Rose Hill, was built in 1837. The property was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1986.
Waymark Code:
WMT68X
Location:
New York, United States
Date Posted:
10/02/2016
Published By:
Dragontree
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The mansion was built in the form of a 2 story Greek temple with 6 Ionic columns on the front façade. It was built in the style of Minard Lafever, who wrote The Modern Builder's Guide and The Beauties of Modern Architecture, which were influential design books in the 1830's.
The house was built for William Kerley Strong, a New York city wool merchant. It is considered one of the finest examples the Greek Revival style in America. Rose Hill is owned by the Geneva Historical Society.
Earliest Recorded Date of Construction:
01/01/1837
Architectural Period/Style:
Greek Revival
Type of Building e.g. Country House, Stately Home, Manor:
Mansion
Interesting Historical Facts or Connections:
National Historic Landmark
Main Material of Construction:
Wood
Private/Public Access:
Public
Admission Fee (if applicable):
2.00 (listed in local currency)
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