William Ferdon House

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William Ferdon House
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Location270 Ferdon Ave., Piermont, New York
Coordinates 41°02′06″N73°55′08″W / 41.03500°N 73.91889°W / 41.03500; -73.91889
Area1.48 acres (0.60 ha)
Builtc. 1835 (1835)
Architectural styleGreek Revival
Part of Rockland Road Bridge Historic District (ID11000709)
NRHP reference No. 11000292 [1]
Significant dates
Added to NRHPMay 18, 2011
Designated CPSeptember 29, 2011

William Ferdon House, also known as Ferdon Hall, is a historic home located at Piermont in Rockland County, New York. It was built about 1835, and is a two-story, Greek Revival style frame dwelling. It features a monumental front portico supported by six Ionic order columns. It has modern two-tiered flanking wings and a rear verandah. It was the home of U.S. Congressman John W. Ferdon (1826-1884). [2] :3–5,10

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2011. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "National Register of Historic Places Listings". Weekly List of Actions Taken on Properties: 5/16/11 through 5/20/11. National Park Service. 2011-05-27.
  2. "Cultural Resource Information System (CRIS)" (Searchable database). New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation . Retrieved 2015-12-01.Note: This includes William E. Krattinger (April 2010). "National Register of Historic Places Registration Form: William Ferdon House" (PDF). Retrieved 2015-12-01. and Accompanying photographs