Cobblestone Historic District

Also known as: First Universalist Church, The Ward House, District 5 Schoolhouse, Cobblestone Society Museum
1449 Ridge Rd. (NY 104), Albion, New York

Photos

SOUTH (MAIN) ELEVATION

Photo taken for the Historic American Buildings Survey

Map

Coordinates:
+43.28715, -78.19086
43°17'14" N, 78°11'27" W

Street View

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

Sources

Wikipedia
HABS NY-6240 - First Universalist Church
Jim Allen
The Cobblestone Museum
Brian Bartlett - worumbo [at] gmail [dot] com
National Register database - Reference number 93001603 (Search for documents)
National Historic Landmark information