Check out what the Webster Historic Preservation has been up to in the community!
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Prinzing House Tells Story of Historic Preservation on South Ave.
A striking black-and-white photograph from around 1902 shows two members of the Schermerhorn family standing proudly on the decorative front porch of their home at 112 South Avenue. Behind them, the intricate woodwork and classic gabled structure capture a moment in time — one that continues to speak volumes about Webster’s 19th-century transformation. Known historically as the Schermerhorn House, the residence is a vernacular front-gable-and-side-wing home built sometime between 1860 and 1872. It first appeared on the 1872 Monroe County map with L. Schermerhorn listed as owner, though the house was already present on an 1852 map without an associated…
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Hojack Trail: Where Nature Meets History
The Village of Webster Historic Preservation Commission has designated the Hojack Trail as its historic site of the month for September, recognizing the significant role the former railroad line played in the village’s development. The trail, which runs through the northern part of Webster, has become a key part of the community’s recreation offerings while preserving a vital piece of local history. Stretching nearly five miles, the Hojack Trail offers a scenic path for walking, biking, and running, with connections to other local trails like the Vosburg Hollow Nature Trail, the John Ungar & Michael A. Johnson Trails, and the…
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62 Park Avenue: The Chatfield House
The Webster Historic Preservation Commission honored the Chatfield House, located at 62 Park Avenue, as its August Site of the Month. This recognition highlights the architectural and historical significance of the building, which stands as a prominent example of Dutch Colonial Revival architecture in the village. The Chatfield House, built in the early-1900s, is one of only two identical gambrel-roofed houses in the village, making it an architecturally unique structure. The house features a full-width integral front porch supported by Tuscan order columns and adorned with simple picket balusters. Large gambrel dormers project from the east and west elevations, adding…
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150 Orchard Street: The Auction House
This month, the Webster Historic Preservation Commission named The Auction House at 150 Orchard Street as the site of the month. This honor recognizes the property’s rich historical significance and its enduring role in the community’s evolution. The Auction House, now a bustling center of various businesses with plans for future development, has a storied past that mirrors Webster’s growth and adaptation. Early Beginnings: From Lumberyard to Taylor Rental Center The history of The Auction House begins over a century ago when it first operated as a lumberyard. This early incarnation laid the foundation for its later transformations, serving the…
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263 North Avenue: Kittleberger Florist
The Webster Historic Preservation Commission has named Kittleberger Florist the site of the month for May 2024. The award, given to historic places in the village, highlights the florist’s longstanding presence in the community. Kittleberger Florist, a family-owned business, has evolved from a small store and greenhouse attached to the family home into a 22,000-square-foot retail space. The florist is renowned for its large selection of fresh flowers, home décor, and gifts. The shop’s dedication to quality, customer service, and expert floral design has made it a staple in the Webster community for generations.
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27 Lapham Park: The Schroeder House
The Village of Webster’s Historic Preservation Commission has made it their goal to shine a spotlight on some of these historical treasures. One way they’re doing that is with their recognition of Historic Sites of the Month. In November, that distinction was awarded to the home at 27 Lapham Park, fondly known as the “Schroeder House.”
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