Historic homes Tour in Pultneyville

The Pultneyville Historical Society is preparing to show 10 homes on June 14, from 10 to 4.

The theme is 'Sailors' Farewell.' Captains and crews would leave from this port, bidding farewell to many local families, neighbors, and business associates.

Among the 10 homes, you'll visit the location of the Sailors Farewell Dance, which was often held the evening before departure on those perilous voyages, a local Captain's historic residence is included in the day's adventure and you will also see homes that played an important role in the history of the Underground Railroad. Also, visit a home that reports the lowest sea level elevation on Lake Ontario's southern shore.

Parking accessible and a buffet lunch including soup and salad choices, veggies, meat entree, soft drinks, (price includes tax and tip) will be available between 11:30 and 3 at the Pultneyville Grille. Located in the Landing at Pultneyville , which overlooks Pultneyville Harbor. This historic, beautifully refurbished building is located adjacent to the site of local shipbuilding during the late 19th century.

Homes on the Tour:

Bornarth's - The Stone Circle Cottage was built in two stages: 1810, using post and beam from the water driven saws of the Pultneyville saw mill; and the current front part of house being completed in 1850.

Buehler's - constructed in the 1840-50 range with the front being the original and the rear being added in the early 2000s.

Frischmann - The Captain Throop cobblestone home was constructed around 1832 and became his home when not at sea; his ghost is a regular visitor today.

Frohlich - Construction of the Captain Palmer House began during the 1812 War, with an addition in the 1820-39's period; and in the 1850-60's the house was turned completely to give its present look. It was an integral part of the Underground Railroad.

Gilges - This 1933 home was designed by Cyril Tucker for Alden Covil with the east wing being remodeled in 2002.

Hopkins - Russell Whipple constructed the original Pultneyville Hotel in 1810. It's third floor ballroom hosted the Sailors' Farewell Ball that provided the tour's name and focal point.

Johns - Reverend Davenport Phelps, in 1817, constructed the Phelps House. It stands majestically overlooking Lake Ontario.

Lergner - This home was constructed by Doctor D.C. Higgins in 1835 with the front of the house being the original construction and the rear addition being added in 1989.

Wantman - The 'Cabin' was built in 1875 as an original firehouse on the Throop land with Captain Throop's grandson moving the house to its present location at a later date.

Westerberg - This historic John Todd House was constructed on Lake Road in 1838. Many renovations by the present owners were completed over the past 50 years.

www.pultneyvillehistoricalsociety.org

Information from Carol Hopkins; submitted by Jeanne Frey. For info, 589.2025.

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