Gilbertsville hosts 'Dressed for the Holidays' home tour
GILBERTSVILLE – Because the entire Village of Gilbertsville is on the National Register of Historical Places, vistors come every year to view the architecture.
From 7 to 9 p.m. on Dec. 4, the Gilbertsville Free Library will host its annual “Dressed for the Holidays” Tour of Historic Gilbertsville.
The town was documented 13 years after the American Revolution ended in 1796, but was actually settled nearly 30 years earlier before America was even a country.
The area is well known for its pre-Civil War homes; in fact some over 170 years old. The library was built in 1818 and was originally a school house.
“Just to go into these beautiful old home and see what they’re like, you wouldn’t believe the wood working. It’s not like modern homes of today that basically look all alike, each was put together by craftsman of the past era,” said Village Improvement Society Member Diana Heeman.
“We are delighted to call awareness to the historical importance and beauty of the village,” said Leigh C. Eckmair, Gilbertsville Historian.
A map of the area tour and information about the homes will be provided and the library will also be open for anyone wishing to take a look, said Eckmair.
Tickets are on sale at the Gilbertsville Free Library for $9 in advance, $10 at the door and children 12 and under get in free.
The tour is run strictly by volunteers and all proceeds to benefit the Gilbertsville Free Library. For information regarding the event contact 783-2731 or 783-2832.
Also on the tour is Susie Beddoe’s Gallery of Trees, at her studio number 7, in the Gilbert Block.
This “Celebration of Christmas Exhibit” features Christmas trees designed and decorated by both organizations and individual artists. The decorative trees can be found in the Gilbert Block on Commercial Street in down town Gilbertsville as part of the tour.
The tour is originally inspired but old tradition of traveling to neighbors homes during the holiday season to visit community members.
Houses on tour
• Tianderah: A stone mansion constructed between 1885 and 1887. Built in the Richardsonian or Romanesque Revival style, it has three floors, ten fireplaces, elaborate craftsman woodwork, and an interesting history. The home is owned by Clay Collins.
• The Brewer Homestead: A large Greek Revival house that predates 1856, owned by Carol Collier and Paul Crabb.
• The Cox House: One of the oldest houses in the village and the oldest home on the tour. A stone house built in the Classic Revival style, Built circa 1800. Owned by Laurie and Jeff Pedersen.
• Yonda: A large house pleasantly situated in the village which was initial construction between 1856 and 1868. The home is owned by Fern and Alfred Elbrick.
• Uriah Mallory farmhouse: Built circa 1817 owned by Suzann Steinhau.
From 7 to 9 p.m. on Dec. 4, the Gilbertsville Free Library will host its annual “Dressed for the Holidays” Tour of Historic Gilbertsville.
The town was documented 13 years after the American Revolution ended in 1796, but was actually settled nearly 30 years earlier before America was even a country.
The area is well known for its pre-Civil War homes; in fact some over 170 years old. The library was built in 1818 and was originally a school house.
“Just to go into these beautiful old home and see what they’re like, you wouldn’t believe the wood working. It’s not like modern homes of today that basically look all alike, each was put together by craftsman of the past era,” said Village Improvement Society Member Diana Heeman.
“We are delighted to call awareness to the historical importance and beauty of the village,” said Leigh C. Eckmair, Gilbertsville Historian.
A map of the area tour and information about the homes will be provided and the library will also be open for anyone wishing to take a look, said Eckmair.
Tickets are on sale at the Gilbertsville Free Library for $9 in advance, $10 at the door and children 12 and under get in free.
The tour is run strictly by volunteers and all proceeds to benefit the Gilbertsville Free Library. For information regarding the event contact 783-2731 or 783-2832.
Also on the tour is Susie Beddoe’s Gallery of Trees, at her studio number 7, in the Gilbert Block.
This “Celebration of Christmas Exhibit” features Christmas trees designed and decorated by both organizations and individual artists. The decorative trees can be found in the Gilbert Block on Commercial Street in down town Gilbertsville as part of the tour.
The tour is originally inspired but old tradition of traveling to neighbors homes during the holiday season to visit community members.
Houses on tour
• Tianderah: A stone mansion constructed between 1885 and 1887. Built in the Richardsonian or Romanesque Revival style, it has three floors, ten fireplaces, elaborate craftsman woodwork, and an interesting history. The home is owned by Clay Collins.
• The Brewer Homestead: A large Greek Revival house that predates 1856, owned by Carol Collier and Paul Crabb.
• The Cox House: One of the oldest houses in the village and the oldest home on the tour. A stone house built in the Classic Revival style, Built circa 1800. Owned by Laurie and Jeff Pedersen.
• Yonda: A large house pleasantly situated in the village which was initial construction between 1856 and 1868. The home is owned by Fern and Alfred Elbrick.
• Uriah Mallory farmhouse: Built circa 1817 owned by Suzann Steinhau.
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