John J. Aiken House

John J. Aiken House
John J. Aiken House, April 2013
Location 6805 Poverty Hill Rd., Ellicottville, New York
Coordinates 43°09′51″N 78°41′16″W / 43.16417°N 78.68778°W / 43.16417; -78.68778Coordinates: 43°09′51″N 78°41′16″W / 43.16417°N 78.68778°W / 43.16417; -78.68778
Area 2.91 acres (1.18 ha)
Built c. 1837 (1837)
Architectural style Greek Revival
NRHP Reference # 13000025[1]
Added to NRHP February 20, 2013

John J. Aiken House, also known as the Aiken-Silvernail House, is a historic home located at Ellicottville in Cattaraugus County, New York. It was built about 1837, and is a two-story, "L"-plan, heavy timber frame dwelling with modest Greek Revival style detailing. It is set on a stone foundation, has a front gable roof, and is sheathed in narrow clapboard sheathing. It was built by Rev John J. Aiken, Presbyterian minister and agent with the American Bible Society.[2]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2013.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 "National Register of Historic Places Listings". Weekly List of Actions Taken on Properties: 2/19/13 through 2/22/13. National Park Service. 2013-03-01.
  2. ""Cultural Resource Information System (CRIS)"" (Searchable database). New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Retrieved 2015-11-01. Note: This includes Jennifer Walkowski (December 2012). "National Register of Historic Places Registration Form: John J. Aiken House" (PDF). Retrieved 2015-11-01. and Accompanying photographs


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