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  • 80 East Main Street

    80 East Main Street

    Located in the northeast quadrant of the village, this 1936 building is in the central business district in an area of mixed commercial and residential uses. This quaint, charming building was constructed in the ‘Tudor Revival’ style popular in the 1920-1940s. Looking like something out of a children’s story, it features half-timbered gables, diamond-paned windows […]

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  • Marchner House

    Marchner House

    The house is a gable and side-wing farmhouse, typical of that period but with an added flair – wonderful gingerbread moldings. Tidy, and welcoming with its soft creamy yellow color, it has been in the Marchner family for almost nine decades. The late Reuben and Cora Marchner moved there practically as newlyweds in 1920 after […]

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  • 82 North Avenue

    82 North Avenue

    The Scott Nicholas salon at 82 North Avenue is the January 2007 site of the month.  It is an excellent example of adaptive re-use.  Owner Scott Pfundtner has made every effort to maintain the character of the former residence.  The architectural style is American four-square.  It has a hipped roof, front porch and dormers.  Scott […]

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  • 240 South Ave

    240 South Ave

    This hidden historical gem, located in the southeast sector of the Village, is nestled amongst mostly mid-20th century residences. The multi-acre property is dotted with numerous mature sycamore, maple, and coniferous trees and the house itself is set back a bit from the roadway. It appears to have been constructed in the 1930s and is […]

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  • The Dean House

    The Dean House

    The Webster Village Historical Preservation Commission is proud to announce the Site of the Month for October 2006.  The Dean house at 93 West Main St. is a unique example of field stone cobblestone with brick corner quoins.  It was built circa 1840.  The owner, Greg Chambery, recognizes its importance and takes great care of […]

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  • 105 East Main Street

    105 East Main Street

    In early October 2011, Karl Laurer, head of the Webster Village Historic Preservation Commission, along with Jude Lancy, Maryjean Yengo; former historian and member of the commission, Dick Batzing and I (Carol Klem) visited the of home of the late  Dr. John Dunning on the corner of Dunning Avenue and Main Street. They presented the […]

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