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Rich-Twinn Octagon House
The Rich-Twinn Octagon House built in 1849 is an historic octagonal house located at 145 Main Street in Akron, New York. It is one of three known octagon houses in Erie County, New York and was "meticulously restored" prior to its 1994 nomination to the National Register. ''Note:'' This includes an''Accompanying four photographs''/ref> On February 10, 1995, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places The National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical significance or "great artistic .... Today it is a house museum and is occasionally open for touring. References External links Newstead Historical Society: Rich-Twinn Octagon House includes tour info Houses on the National Register of Historic Places in New York (state) Houses completed in 1849 Octagon houses in New York (state) Houses in Eri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Akron, New York
Akron is a village in Erie County, New York, United States. The population was 2,868 at the 2010 census. The name derives from the Greek word ἄκρον signifying a summit or high point. It is part of the Buffalo–Niagara Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area. Akron is located in the town of Newstead on the west and north slopes of a hill. NY 93 passes through the village. History The village was developed after land was purchased from local Native Americans. The site of the village was first settled ''circa'' 1829, centered on Akron Falls, which provided water power. Akron became an incorporated village in 1849. The village absorbed the community of Fallkirk in its growth. In 1880, the population of Akron was about 1,050. It was then an important cement-producing center, due to local deposits of gypsum. Besides production of cement, the village also produced cigars. Notable people *Dick Beyer, former pro wrestler *Marlow Cook (1926–2016), United States Senator, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
