HomeMy WebLinkAboutContinuation Sheet - 66 E Main.pdfN.Y. Historic Resource Inventory Form - Continuation Sheet
Address: 66 East Main Street
Village/Hamlet: Trumansburg
Narrative Description of Property
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The vernacular end -gable two-story structure has Greek Revival form and
massing. The two-story projecting gable end with pediment is supported by four tapered
wooden piers set on squared articulated bases, each decorated with rectangular recessed
panels. The Greek Revival portico is a later addition from an unknown date, possibly
added when the building was moved from the rear of the lot to closer to Main Street, pre -
1860. 6/6 windows with double -hung wood sash windows are visible on the street (north)
and east facades, covered with aluminum storm windows. The building fagade is
sheathed with yellow vinyl siding post -76; the vinyl was also utilized to infill the
pediment. A concrete block chimney is on the east fagade.
The modern wooden staircase flush with the main (north) fagade provides access
to the second -floor apartments through a doorway that likely replaced an original
window. The simplified wooden paneled first floor door surround is of the Greek Revival
style. The current door is a modern replacement. Wooden first -floor balustrades were
added post -1976. Mid -20th century wrought iron railings flank stone steps leading to an
elevated porch on the north fagade.
The building shares a gable roof at the south facade with adjoining 64 E. Main
and a narrow alley runs between the two buildings. Additional additions include a rear
(south) one-story enclosed porch and a one-story open porch. The southwest corner has a
two-story wing, added ca. 1960. Prior to this addition, a driveway connected 66 E. Main
to 64 E. Main.
Compiled by Katelin Olson, August 15, 2014
N.Y. Historic Resource Inventory Form - Continuation Sheet
Address: 66 East Main Street
Village/Hamlet: Trumansburg
Since surveyed in 1976, the building has lost considerable integrity due to the
addition of vinyl siding. It's unknown if the original clapboard was retained under the
siding or removed. The inclusion of a staircase on the street (fagade) disrupts the integrity
of the fagade.
Narrative Description of Significance (continued)
The Tompkins County Real Property database indicates that the 64 and 66 E. Main are
combined into a single tax parcel and are situated on .17 acres.
Previous architectural surveys concluded that this is one of the oldest buildings in
the Village and may have originally served as a barn or other commercial building. It was
constructed ca. 1828, likely by David Trembley. (See form for 64 E. Main.) The main
block of the building is very similar in form and massing to the adjacent 64 N. Main, and
the ownership history suggests these buildings were owned and managed as a pair.
Historical records and interviews suggest that both buildings were relocated from the rear
of the property prior to 1860.The Greek Revival details (pediment, piers, 6/6 windows,
door surround) were all likely added after the building was moved and reflect its
conversion to a residential purpose.
Early owners of the property included Abner Treman (namesake of Trumansburg)
and Hermon Camp, a highly influential local businessman and significant property
owner. In 1855, Lewis Rigg sold the properties to Daniel Elmore. In 1894, Emmons
Williams sold both to Cornell University, which used them to house workers employed at
Cornell's property at Willard, NY. On November 15, 1900, Cornell sold the property
(along with 64 E. Main) to Orlando Newell, father-in-law of Edna Newell (owner as of
December 1976).
Current deed information: Deed Book 643, Deed Page 481.
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N.Y. Historic Resource Inventory Form - Continuation Sheet
Address: 66 East Main Street
Village/Hamlet: Trumansburg
Figure 1: Main (north) and east facades
Figure 2: Main (north) facade.
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N.Y. Historic Resource Inventory Form - Continuation Sheet
Address: 66 East Main Street
Village/Hamlet: Trumansburg
Sources
Goldstein, Carol and Tania Werbizky. "66 E Main Street," NY
Building Structure Inventory Form, Division for Historic Preservation. Albany,
NY, Spring 1977.
Sears, Lydia. A History of Trumansburg, New York, 1792-1967. Location unknown: I -T
Publishing Corp, 1978.
Tompkins County. "Property Description Report For: 64-66 Main St E, Municipality of
V. Trumansburg." Image Mate Online. Accessed June 18, 2014.
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