Babcock House Barn-Somerset, New York.
Posted by: 
Andy Too
N 43° 20.946 W 078° 36.881
17T E 693322 N 4802346
A working farm barn from the mid 1800's.
Waymark Code: WM45DA
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 07/09/2008
Views: 30
Located at 7449 Lake Road (Rt.18) in Somerset, NY. was originally built by Jeptha Babcock in 1848. Currently it is part of a museum complex managed by the Somerset Historical Society dedicated to the history and importance of farming in the area.
Construction: Wood
Is this a 'working' barn?: Other (describe below)
Other:
This was a multi-use barn, housing horses and cattle as well as being used for hay storage.
Distinctive Features: Combination (two or more of the above)
Other Distinctive Features:
Italianate style cupola.
Hayloft.
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