National Register of Historic Places

Wilcox Octagon House

Camillus, Onondaga County, New York
Listed
July 27, 1983
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
83001756

About this property

The Wilcox Octagon House is a historic home in Camillus, New York, USA, that was built in 1856 and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. It was the farmhouse home of Isaiah Wilcox, who had a 40-acre (160,000 m2) farm. It is an octagon house of the type advocated by Orson Fowler, who wrote an influential book promoting use of octagonal home designs. The Orchard Village neighborhood now occupies the majority of the old farm's land; the house remains on a plot of less than 1-acre (4,000 m2). It is located at 5420 West Genesee Street in Camillus.

Location

5420 W. Genesee St.
Camillus, Onondaga County, New York
43.04129, -76.27800

Categories

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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

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Nearby Battles

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When was Wilcox Octagon House listed on the National Register?

Wilcox Octagon House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 27, 1983.

What type of historic resource is Wilcox Octagon House?

Wilcox Octagon House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Wilcox Octagon House?

The period of significance for Wilcox Octagon House is recorded as the industrial era.

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