Bement-Billings House

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

Bement-Billings House
LocationNY 38, north of,
Newark Valley, New York
Coordinates42°14′10″N 76°10′45″W
Area5 acres (2.0 ha)
Built1796
ArchitectBement, Asa
Architectural styleGreek Revival, Federal
NRHP reference No.90000002[1]
Added to NRHPFebruary 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
  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  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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