The John J. Aiken House (also known as the Aiken-Silvernail House) was a historic house located at 6805 Poverty Hill Road in Ellicottville, Cattaraugus County, New York.

John J. Aiken House
John J. Aiken House, April 2013
John J. Aiken House is located in New York
John J. Aiken House
John J. Aiken House is located in the United States
John J. Aiken House
Location6805 Poverty Hill Rd.,
Ellicottville, New York
Coordinates43°09′51″N 78°41′16″W / 43.16417°N 78.68778°W / 43.16417; -78.68778
Area2.91 acres (1.18 ha)
Builtc. 1837 (1837)
ArchitectJohn J. Aiken
Architectural styleGreek Revival
Demolishedc. 2019
NRHP reference No.13000025[1]
Added to NRHPFebruary 20, 2013

Description and history

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It was built in about 1837, and is a two-story, "L"-plan, heavy timber-framed 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 on February 20, 2013.[1] The structure was demolished sometime prior to 2019.

References

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  1. ^ a b "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)". New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Archived from the original (Searchable database) on 2019-04-04. 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