Dr. Buck–Stevens House

Dr. Buck–Stevens House
Dr. Buck–Stevens House, May 2013
LocationW. Main St., Brasher Falls, New York
Coordinates44°48′27″N 74°46′32″W / 44.80750°N 74.77556°W / 44.80750; -74.77556
Area0.3 acres (0.12 ha)
Built1855 (1855)-1857
Architectural styleItalianate: Octagon Mode
NRHP reference No.82004745[1]
Added to NRHPMay 17, 1982

The Dr. Buck–Stevens House, also known as the Octagon House is an historic octagonal house located on West Main Street in Brasher Falls, in the town of Brasher, St. Lawrence County, New York. It was built between 1855 and 1857 by Dr. Nathan Buck and his wife Elmira, who lived in it until 1867; John Stevens was one of many later owners.[2] It is a two-story residence on a raised basement. It is constructed of stuccoed concrete rusticated to resemble cut stone masonry. It has a two-story portico and is topped by a cupola.[3]: 5 

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. ^ "Town of Brasher, NY – History – Octagon House".
  3. ^ Alice Jean Stewart, Carlton E. Stickney, and Jan Johnstone (June 1980). National Register of Historic Places Registration: New York SP Dr. Buck-Stevens House. National Archives and Records Administration. Retrieved November 25, 2025.{{cite report}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) (Downloading may be slow.)