Seaton is a historic house located near

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. It was built in 1856–57, and is a -story, gable roofed wood frame dwelling set on a stone and brick foundation in the

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style. It was enlarged by a -story addition and kitchen wing in 1887. Also on the property is a contributing carriage shed and shed. an
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in 1980.

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