Bement-Billings House

Bement-Billings House
Location NY 38, north of,
Newark Valley, New York
Coordinates 42°14′10″N 76°10′45″W / 42.23611°N 76.17917°W / 42.23611; -76.17917Coordinates: 42°14′10″N 76°10′45″W / 42.23611°N 76.17917°W / 42.23611; -76.17917
Area 5 acres (2.0 ha)
Built 1796
Architect Bement, Asa
Architectural style Greek Revival, Federal
NRHP reference # 90000002[1]
Added to NRHP February 19, 1990

The Bement-Billings House is a historic house located on NY 38 north of Newark Valley in Tioga County, New York.

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

  1. 1 2 National Park Service (2009-03-13). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. ↑ 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".


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