Capt. Simon Johnston House

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Capt. Simon Johnston House
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Location507 Riverside Dr., Clayton, New York
Coordinates 44°14′31″N76°5′18″W / 44.24194°N 76.08833°W / 44.24194; -76.08833 Coordinates: 44°14′31″N76°5′18″W / 44.24194°N 76.08833°W / 44.24194; -76.08833
Area0.3 acres (0.12 ha)
Built1880
ArchitectKenyon, Albert
Architectural styleItalianate
NRHP reference No. 82003358 [1]
Added to NRHPJune 17, 1982

Capt. Simon Johnston House, also known as Kemp House, is a historic home located at Clayton in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 1880-1882 and is a 2+12-story frame Italianate style residence. The main facade features an engaged central tower extending one story above a low pitched hipped roof. The tower features a pagoda style roof. [2]

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It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. John Harwood (April 1982). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Capt. Simon Johnston House". New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation . Retrieved 2009-12-10.See also: "Accompanying four photos".

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