Clayton in Jefferson County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Simon Johnston House
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 6, 2018
1. Simon Johnston House NRHP Marker
Department of [the] Interior
has placed this property on the
National Register
of
Historic Places
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places series list.
Location. 44° 14.524′ N, 76° 5.293′ W. Marker is in Clayton, New York, in Jefferson County. Marker is at the intersection of Riverside Drive and John Street, on the right when traveling east on Riverside Drive. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 507 Riverside Drive, Clayton NY 13624, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Korean War • Honor Roll • Vietnam War (within shouting distance of this marker); World War I • Honor Roll • World War II (within shouting distance of this marker); War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); U.S.S. Maine Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Eagle Wing Group (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Muskie (about 600 feet away); Penet Square (approx. 0.7 miles away); Weteringhra Guentere (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clayton.
Regarding Simon Johnston House.
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Excerpt from NRHP Statement of Significance:
Built in 1880-82 for local shipbuilder and ship captain Simon G. Johnston, the substantial frame residence is a fine example of an Italianate style residence. Significant for the wealth and variety of original detail that remains intact on both the exterior and the interior, it well represents an important aspect of architectural taste in the period following the Civil War.
The house was built for Captain Simon G. Johnston, owner of one of the largest shipyards in Clayton, and his wife Emmeline. Johnston, a successful captain and locally distinguished citizen, owned much of the land in the village of Clayton, including almost the entire block on which the home is situated. Captain Johnston and Emmeline raised six children in the home, which remained in the Johnston family until 1962 when a grandson, Stanely J. Hungerford, sold it to Jacquelyne Felt Vroman. Robert W. and Betsy H. Kemp purchased the property in
1975 for their residence and real estate business.
Also see . . .
1. Capt. Simon Johnston House. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on February 28, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Simon Johnston House NRHP Nomination Form. (Submitted on January 11, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 6, 2018
2. Simon Johnston House
Credits. This page was last revised on January 11, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 15, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 231 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 15, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
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