Har-6, Randolph, 8472 Ridge Rd.

    Documentation

    Building date: 1836

    Original use:

    Corner structures: Gray and red sandstone

    Mortar application and content: Variable, slight embellishment; Horizontal and vertical similar, mortar looks square.

    Types and uses of stones: Various colored cobblestones

    Types and choice of windows: Lintels and window sills of red limestone, solid

    Structures with similar masonry details:

    Masons who worked on building:

    Unique features:

    Map Location

    Map views courtesy Google Maps. Address is Google Earth confirmed; 43°14'21.83"N 78°33'49.35"W. Current owner of record, Walker as of the 2019 Tax Roll.

    Town of Hartland and Niagara County Maps

    Comments, Additional Information, References

    This house at 8472 Ridge Road was built for Daniel Chaplin in 1836. It consists of various colored cobblestones and lintel and window sills of limestone.

    The Cobblestone Society & Museum Tours:

    Randolph House 6th Annual 06/06/1964

    "Cobblestone Masonry", 1966, Carl Schmidt: Name reference, Chaplin - Randolph House
    Page 79

    Photographs

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    Har-6 Randolph 1
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    Har-6 Randolph 2
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    Har-6 8472 Ridge Rd 1
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    Har-6 Randolph 3
    Har-6 Randolph 3.jpg ¹ 7/6/1997 Stone colors are not true due to poor exposure corrected with Photoshop.
    8472 Ridge Road, Hartland, Niagara county
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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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