Nathan and Clarissa Green House explained

Nathan and Clarissa Green House
Nrhp Type:nrhp
Location:98 West Eight St., Oswego, New York
Coordinates:43.4561°N -76.5203°W
Built:1849
Architecture:Greek Revival
Added:February 26, 2002
Area:less than one acre
Refnum:02000054

Nathan and Clarissa Green House is a historic home located at Oswego in Oswego County, New York. It is a two-story wood-frame residence with a gabled, three-bay facade and side entrance, built about 1849 with Greek Revival details. It was built by Nathan Green, an African American and fugitive slave, who purchased the lot from Gerrit Smith. It is located next to the John and Harriet McKenzie House.[1]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2002.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: National Register of Historic Places Registration: Nathan and Clarissa Green House. October 2000. 2009-12-01 . Judith Wellman and Justin White. New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. See also: Web site: Accompanying photo.