Spirit House (Georgetown, New York) Explained

Spirit House
Location:NY 26, Georgetown, New York
Coordinates:42.6756°N -75.7375°W
Built:1865
Architect:Brown, Timothy
Added:March 22, 2006
Area:less than one acre
Refnum:06000160

Spirit House, also known as Timothy Brown House or Brown's Hall, is a historic home located at Georgetown in Madison County, New York. It was built about 1865 and is essentially a square, wood-frame structure. The exterior features two-by-fours arranged vertically and scalloped at regular intervals. The use of the scallop pattern gives the Spirit House a highly textured surface and it is almost impossible to discern how it is constructed without close inspection. It also features a three tiered cornice with downward pointing keys. It was constructed as a residence and for meetings of Spiritualists in a large hall on the second floor.[1]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2006.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: National Register of Historic Places Registration: Spirit House. December 2005. 2010-02-08 . Anthony Opalka. New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. See also: Web site: Accompanying 10 photos.