Cobblestone Historic District
Also known as: First Universalist Church, The Ward House, District 5 Schoolhouse, Cobblestone Society Museum1449 Ridge Rd. (NY 104), Albion, New York
Photos
SOUTH (MAIN) ELEVATION
Photo taken for the Historic American Buildings Survey
Map
Coordinates:
+43.28715, -78.1908643°17'14" N, 78°11'27" W
Description
Cobblestone construction is one of the more interesting of American vernacular building types. Originating in the area of Rochester, most of these structures were built between 1825 and 1860 from the Ice Age residue of glacially rounded native stones. The First Universalist Church (1834), the Ward House (c. 1840), and the District 5 Schoolhouse (1849) are the best documented and preserved examples of early cobblestone construction. -- National Historic Landmark statement of significance, April 19, 1993
The Cobblestone Society Museum maintains several historic buildings in addition to the 3 included in this historic district.
National Register information
- Status
- Posted to the National Register of Historic Places on April 19, 1993
- Reference number
- 93001603
- Architectural style
- Other architectural type; Cobblestone
- Area of significance
- Architecture
- Level of significance
- National
- Evaluation criteria
- C - Design/Construction
- Property type
- District
- Historic functions
- Religious structure; Church related residence; School
- Current function
- Museum
- Period of significance
- 1825-1849
- Significant years
- 1834; 1840; 1849
- Number of properties
- Contributing buildings: 3
Update Log
- May 24, 2018: New Street View added by Brian Bartlett
- June 1, 2017: Updated by Jim Allen: added to description
- June 1, 2017: New photos from Jim Allen
- July 1, 2012: Imported photos from HABS/HAER