National Register of Historic Places

Bement-Billings House

Newark Valley, Tioga County, New York
Listed
February 19, 1990
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
90000002

About this property

The Bement-Billings House is a historic house located on NY 38 north of Newark Valley in Tioga County, New York. It is a 1+1⁄2-story, clapboard farmhouse on a random ashlar stone foundation, exhibiting characteristic features of the Federal and Greek Revival styles. The house began as a one-room cabin, built about 1796, and evolved during the 19th century into the extensive 15-room, 30-by-46-foot (9.1 by 14.0 m) structure that exists today. The house underwent extensive renovation in 1977. Also on the property is a contributing privy. The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 19, 1990. The house is now the centerpiece of the Bement-Billings Farmstead Museum and is owned and operated by the Newark Valley Historical Society. The museum includes the mid-19th century period house, a reconstructed blacksmith shop, a threshing barn, wood shop, carriage shed, and welcome center. Open seasonally on weekends, tours and craft demonstrations are provided by costumed docents. Bement-Billings Farmstead Museum - Newark Valley Historical Society

Location

Newark Valley, Tioga County, New York
42.23609, -76.17885

Categories

EXPLORATION/SETTLEMENTARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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When was Bement-Billings House listed on the National Register?

Bement-Billings House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 19, 1990.

What type of historic resource is Bement-Billings House?

Bement-Billings House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for Bement-Billings House is recorded as the industrial era.

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