Gai-10, Greer-Tyler, 2289 Kent Rd.

    Documentation

    Building date: Mid 1930's

    Original use:

    Corner structures: Rough-cut red sandstone

    Mortar application and content: Cobbles are set in a recessed hexagonal pattern likely developed by the mason James Grear.

    Types and uses of stones: Water rounded cobbles.

    Types and choice of windows: Lintels brick, width vertical

    Structures with similar masonry details:

    Masons who worked on building: James Grear

    Unique features:

    Map Location

    Map views courtesy Google Maps. Address is Google Earth confirmed; 43°18'23.19"N 78°08'06.89"W. Current owner of record, Moody as of the 2019 Tax Roll.

    Town of Gaines and Orleans County Maps

    Comments, Additional Information, References

    "Cobblestone Buildings of Orleans County, N. Y.", A Local History, page 26, by Delia Robinson, Edited by Evelyn Lyman and William Nestle. Jointly published by The Cobblestone Society and The Orleans County Historical Association, December 1996.

    The Cobblestone Society & Museum Tours:

    Greer-Tyler House 2nd Annual 06/9/1962

    "Cobblestone Masonry", 1966, Carl Schmidt: Name reference, Greer - Tyler House
    Page 126

    Photographs

    Gai-10 Greer-Tyler 1
    Gai-10 Greer-Tyler 1.jpg ¹ March 1962
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    Gai-10 Greer-Tyler 2
    Gai-10 Greer-Tyler 1.jpg ¹
    Gai-10 2289 Kent Rd 1
    Gai-10 2289 Kent Rd 2.jpg ²
    Gai-10 2289 Kent Rd 2
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    Orleans Cty_Gaines_2289 Kent Rd
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    ¹ Image courtesy Cobblestone Museum.
    ² Photography courtesy Martin and Sheila Wolfish.
    ³ Photography courtesy Richard Palmer.

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