Richardson-Bates House Explained

Richardson-Bates House
Location:	135 E. 3rd St., Oswego, New York
Coordinates:	43.4558°N -76.5044°W
Architect:	Warner, A.J.; Lavonier, Louis
Added:	September 5, 1975
Refnum:	75001220

Richardson-Bates House is a historic home located at Oswego in Oswego County, New York. It is constructed primarily of brick and built in two stages. The main section is a -story, Tuscan Villa style brick residence with a gable roof and 4-story tower designed by architect Andrew Jackson Warner about 1867. The interior features carved woodwork by Louis Lavonier. The South wing addition included a private library, formal dining room and kitchen that was completed in 1889.^[1]

The house and its contents were donated to the Oswego Historical Society in 1947.^[2] It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975.

External links

• Richardson-Bates House Museum, City of Oswego
• http://www.rbhousemuseum.org/

Notes and References

1. Web site: History – Richardson-Bates House Museum. www.rbhousemuseum.org. en-US. 2017-09-09.
2. Web site: National Register of Historic Places Registration: Richardson-Bates House. March 1975. 2009-12-01 . Cornelia E. Brooke. New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. See also: Web site: Accompanying eight photos.