Gov. Reuben Fenton Mansion

Gov. Reuben Fenton Mansion, also known as Walnut Grove, is a historic home located at Jamestown in Chautauqua County, New York. It is an Italian Villa style residence built in 1863. The home features a four-story tower. It was the home of Reuben Fenton (1819–1885). In 1919, the city of Jamestown acquired the property as a Soldiers and Sailors Memorial.

Gov. Reuben Fenton Mansion, November 2010
Location68 S. Main St., Jamestown, New York
Coordinates42°5′29″N 79°14′20″W
Built1863
Architectural styleItalian Villa
NRHP reference No.72000824[1]
Added to NRHPOctober 18, 1972

It has been home to the Fenton History Center since 1964.[2]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972.[1]

History

After the Fenton family lived in the mansion, it was vacant for many years before veteran's associations began to occupy the building. During World War II, it was a recruitment center. It was also home to a chapter of the Grand Army of the Republic until the last Civil War veteran died. In 1964, the Fenton History Center was established as a museum. In 2013, the adjacent Hall House was purchased to use as a research library.

References
  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. Lynn Beebe Weaver (March 1972). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Fenton, Gov. Reuben, Mansion". New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Retrieved 2009-06-14.See also: "Accompanying two photos".
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