John J. Aiken House

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John J. Aiken House
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John J. Aiken House, April 2013
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Location6805 Poverty Hill Rd.,
Ellicottville, New York
Coordinates 43°09′51″N78°41′16″W / 43.16417°N 78.68778°W / 43.16417; -78.68778
Area2.91 acres (1.18 ha)
Builtc. 1837 (1837)
ArchitectJohn J. Aiken
Architectural styleGreek Revival
Demolishedc. 2019
NRHP reference No. 13000025 [1]
Added to NRHPFebruary 20, 2013

The John J. Aiken House (also known as the Aiken-Silvernail House) was a historic house located at 6805 Poverty Hill Road in Ellicottville, Cattaraugus County, New York.

Description and history

It was built in about 1837, and is a two-story, "L"-plan, heavy timber-framed dwelling with modest Greek Revival style detailing. It is set on a stone foundation, has a front gable roof, and is sheathed in narrow clapboard sheathing. It was built by Rev John J. Aiken, Presbyterian minister and agent with the American Bible Society. [2] It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 20, 2013. [1] The structure was demolished sometime prior to 2019.

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References

  1. 1 2 "National Register of Historic Places Listings". Weekly List of Actions Taken on Properties: 2/19/13 through 2/22/13. National Park Service. 2013-03-01.
  2. "Cultural Resource Information System (CRIS)". New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Archived from the original (Searchable database) on 2019-04-04. Retrieved 2015-11-01.Note: This includes Jennifer Walkowski (December 2012). "National Register of Historic Places Registration Form: John J. Aiken House" (PDF). Retrieved 2015-11-01. and Accompanying photographs