Check out what the Webster Historic Preservation has been up to in the community!
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45 East Main Street
Finn’s has been chosen as the November Site of the Month for the Webster Village Historical Preservation Commission. Wilfred Finn and George Finn started the business in 1939. It was a Texaco gas station. They also serviced cars and began a towing business in the early 1940’s. When Wilfred and George retired in 1985, Tim […]
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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
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
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
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 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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