House at 17 Aurora Street

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House at 17 Aurora Street
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Location17 Aurora St.,
Moravia, New York
Coordinates 42°42′37″N76°25′22″W / 42.71037°N 76.42288°W / 42.71037; -76.42288 Coordinates: 42°42′37″N76°25′22″W / 42.71037°N 76.42288°W / 42.71037; -76.42288
Arealess than one acre
Builtc. 1850
Architectural style Greek Revival
MPS Moravia MPS
NRHP reference No. 95000057 [1]
Added to NRHPFebruary 24, 1995

The House at 17 Aurora Street in the village of Moravia, Cayuga County, New York, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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Description and history

It is a two-story, frame Greek Revival style dwelling, constructed in about 1850. The structure features a full front pediment, corner pilasters, shouldered architraves, and transom and sidelights around the front door. [2]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 24, 1995. [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. Richard Carlson (October 1994). "National Register of Historic Places Registration Form: House at 17 Aurora Street". NARA . Retrieved 2016-09-01. Includes three photos from 1994. NYS version archived at