Millbrook in Dutchess County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
"Rough Stonework a Specialty" / "Construzioni in Pietra una Specialità"
Millbrook, New York
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Photographed By Michael Herrick, September 8, 2019
1. “Rough Stonework a Specialty” Marker
“Rough Stonework a Specialty”
Rocks abound throughout the region in fields, streams, and forest glens. They were incorporated into structures and stone walls that line roadways and delineate old pastureland. In the hands of skilled craftsmen they became works of art. This handsome 1911 building was called "an honor to the town" by Rev. J. Edward Lyall in 1913. It was built by Rodrigo Ciferri, who had learned the trade in his native Italy. Millbrook abounds with examples of extraordinary stone masonry, much of it by the Ciferri family, whose company advertised its skill with the title phrase below. Neighboring estates feature exceptional stonework: beautifully crafted entries, gatehouses and houses, bridges, barns and garden walls like the one shown at the H. H. Flagler estate (1922-23).
Le pietre abbondano nei campi, fiumi, e foreste della regione. Esse erano usate nelle strutture e nei muretti lungo i sentieri che dividono i pascoli. Nelle mani di abili muratori diventarono opere d'arte. Questo bell'edificio del 1911, costruito da Rodrigo Ciferri,
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Erected 2014 by The Museum in the Streets®. (Marker Number 10.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the The Museum in the Streets®: Millbrook, New York series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1911.
Location. 41° 47.045′ N, 73° 41.682′ W. Marker is in Millbrook, New York, in Dutchess County. Marker is at the intersection of Washington Avenue and Front Street, on the right when traveling east on Washington Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Millbrook NY 12545, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Old Firehouse / I Vigili del Fuoco (within shouting distance of this marker); "Up to Date in Every Respect" / "Aggiornata in Ogni Aspetto" (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct
Photographed By Michael Herrick, September 8, 2019
2. “Rough Stonework a Specialty” Marker
Also see . . . Village of Milbrook. (Submitted on September 25, 2019, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed By Michael Herrick, September 8, 2019
3. Stone House built by Rodrigo Ciferri in 1911
Credits. This page was last revised on November 30, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 25, 2019, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 149 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 25, 2019, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
