National Register of Historic Places

Old Trees

Cazenovia, Madison County, New York
Listed
July 14, 1991
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
91000865

About this property

Old Trees is a historic home and national historic district located at Cazenovia in Madison County, New York. The district contains four contributing buildings. The main house was built in 1917 as a large, two story, rustic lodge. It was remodeled in 1937 in the Georgian Revival style by the prominent Buffalo firm of Bley and Lyman. Also on the property is a carriage house, guest cottage, and equipment barn; all were built about 1917. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1991.

Location

Cazenovia, Madison County, New York
42.91648, -75.87316

Categories

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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Battles

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When was Old Trees listed on the National Register?

Old Trees was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 14, 1991.

What type of historic resource is Old Trees?

Old Trees is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Old Trees?

The period of significance for Old Trees is recorded as the listed era.

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