Norton–Burnham House Explained

Norton–Burnham House
Nrhp Type:nrhp
Location:8748 NY 178,
Henderson, New York
Built:1818
Architecture:Vernacular stone
Refnum:16000034[1]

The Norton–Burnham House, (also known as the Chester Norton House; Daniel Hudson Burnham Birthplace) is a historic house located at 7185 NY 3 in Henderson, Jefferson County, New York.

The limestone house was built by Chester Norton, one of the original settlers of the community.[2] Daniel Burnham, the noted architect, urban planner, and key proponent of the City Beautiful Movement, was born in the house in 1846.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Norton-Burnham House: National Register of Historic Places Registration Form . National Register of Historic Places Program. 2016-04-12. 2017-09-04.
  2. "Governor Cuomo Announces Recipients of 2015 Historic Preservation Awards" https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-cuomo-announces-recipients-2015-historic-preservation-awards