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The 1890 House Museum

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Grand limestone mansion was built at the height of the "Gilded Age" by Chester Wickwire. The lavish interior of the 30 room mansion features parquet floors, jewel-like stained glass windows, ornate decorative stenciling and oak and cherry woodwork. The massive limestone castle is the highlight of the Historic District and is on the National Register of Historic Places. 4-room orientation center, towers and turrets, nooks and crannies. Also featuring landscaped lawns and a stately two story carriage barn. Daily 1 - 4 p.m., except Mondays and major holidays. Admission.

Location: 37 Tompkins St, Cortland New York 13045 Telephone 607-756-7551

Other History nearby:
(Canastota) Canastota Canal Town Museum
(Auburn) Cayuga Museum
(Newark) Hoffman Clock Museum
(Horseheads) National Warplane Museum
(Seneca Falls) National Women's Hall Of Fame
(Norwich) Northeast Classic Car Museum

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