Smith Bly House

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Smith Bly House
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Smith Bly House, July 2012
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Location4 N. Maple St.,
Ashville, New York
Coordinates 42°5′34″N79°22′30″W / 42.09278°N 79.37500°W / 42.09278; -79.37500 Coordinates: 42°5′34″N79°22′30″W / 42.09278°N 79.37500°W / 42.09278; -79.37500
Builtc. 1835
Architectural style Greek Revival
NRHP reference No. 74001223 [1]
Added to NRHPOctober 1, 1974

The Smith Bly House is a historic house located in Ashville, Chautauqua County, New York.

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Description and history

It is a two-story, three-bay-wide, timber-framed, Greek Revival style residence built in about 1835. The entrance features a carved architrave supported by Ionic columns. [2] As described in state records, "The west facades of the main block and wing are finished with flush weatherboards; each facade is divided and framed by elaborately fluted Ionic pilasters. The remainder is clapboarded. The entire structure is painted white. The main entrance is reached by a three-step stair of dressed stone. One brick chimney with rebuilt top is located in the main block."

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 1, 1974. [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. Steven S. Levy (May 1974). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Bly, Smith, House". New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation . Retrieved 2009-06-14.See also: "Accompanying seven photos".