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Morgan Van Wagoner House & Barn, Hosmer Road, Somerset, Niagara County, NY

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Morgan Van Wagoner House & Barn, Hosmer Road, Somerset, Niagara County, NY

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Significance: The Morgan Van Wagoner House embodies the characteristics of Cobblestone construction, a method of construction which was utilized in the area of Rochester, NY; during the period of the development of the Erie Canal. Built in 1848, the Morgan Van Wagoner House is an example of a mid-19th century vernacular rural dwelling; detailing is derived from the Greek Revival and Italiante styles. The foundation of a second building and two refuse deposits located in the immediate vicinity of the house also contribute to the significance of the property.
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-341
Survey number: HABS NY-5529

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Date

1933 - 1970
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Historic American Buildings Survey, creator
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