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	Old Stone House Museum - Orleans County Historical Society- Brownington Vermont
		The Orleans County Historical Society was able complete the purchase of the Samuel Read House this spring, thanks to the generous donations of our friends and supporters.
		The 1831 Federal-style house on the corner of the Hinman Settler Road and Old Stone House Road was purchased from the Herrick Family in the fall of 2005.
		The stone house now houses 25 rooms of exhibits focusing on 19th century life in northern Vermont.
	www.oldstonehousemuseum.org (256 words)

	Old Stone House - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Old Stone House is a replica of a Dutch stone farmhouse originally built by the Dutch immigrant Claes Arentson Vechte in 1699.
		The Old Stone House was across the street from Washington Park one of the oldest professional Baseball stadiums in New York.
		The land that the house was on was purchased by the New York City Parks Department in 1923 and the house, which had been razed and burned in 1897 was excavated in 1930.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Old_Stone_House (646 words)

	Old Stone House -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		The Old Stone House in (additional info and facts about Brooklyn, New York) Brooklyn, New York is located in (additional info and facts about Park Slope) Park Slope at Fourth Avenue between Third and Fourth Streets beside the former Gowanus Creek.
		The farmhouse built of brick and stone is the site of the present day J.J. Byrne Memorial Park (formerly Washington Park) which is near the site of one of the main battles of the (additional info and facts about Battle of Long Island) Battle of Long Island.
		It also served as a club house for the professional baseball team called the Brooklyn Superbas, which would later be known as the (additional info and facts about Brooklyn Dodgers) Brooklyn Dodgers before their move to (additional info and facts about Ebbets Field) Ebbets Field.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/o/ol/old_stone_house.htm (703 words)

	Washington, D.C. -- Places To Tour -- Old Stone House
		The front room of the Old Stone House is furnished to represent Layman's workshop where he had been fitting together a blanket chest of local walnut.
		Although none of the objects in the house today is original to the Layman family, the furnishings are based on an inventory at the time of Layman's death and fragments of pottery and glassware found during restoration, as well as a study of how people of slender means lived during the period.
		Old Stone House is located at 3051 M Street, NW, in Georgetown, Washington, D.C., and is administered by the Superintendent, Rock Creek Park, National Park Service.
	tourofdc.org /tours/OldStoneHouse (1191 words)

	Minisink Valley Historical Society - Written In Stone: A History Of The Old Decker Stone House 1793-1993 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		The Old Stone House, as it was known in the 19th century, has seen Minisink, or the "Lower Neighborhood" as Port Jervis was known in an earlier time, transformed from an isolated wilderness settlement to a small and bustling city at the crossroads of the region's major transportation arteries.
		The stone house has been the scene of significant historical events, first in the 18th century as a frontier fort and then during the early years of the 19th century as a canal hotel.
		Stone houses were usually constructed under the supervision of a housewright who hired a mason and several other helpers to hew and plane logs, create doors and windows and plaster the walls.
	www.minisink.org /forthist.html (9632 words)

	Sign Information
		The Old Stone House, also known as the Vechte-Courtelyou House, is a replica of a Dutch stone farmhouse that had a rich history.
		From the house, they fired on the Americans, who had suffered disastrous losses and were fleeing for their lives to the safety of American forts across the Gowanus Creek.
		Peter’s son Jacques inherited the house in 1815 and his was the last family to reside in the Old Stone House.
	www.nycgovparks.org /sub_your_park/historical_signs/hs_historical_sign.php?id=138 (638 words)

	Old House Journal: Preservation Briefs: 1 The Cleaning and Waterproof Coating of Masonry Buildings (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Even when houses were built properly, later remodeling efforts may have cut in a doorway or window without adding a structural beam or "header" across the top of the opening.
		After dampening the old lath and coating the damaged area with a bonding agent, a fairly liquid plaster mix (with a glue size retardant added) is applied to the backs of the lath, and worked into the voids between the faces of the lath and the back of the plaster.
		Because the old lath is dry, it must be thoroughly soaked before applying the base coats of plaster, or it will warp and buckle; furthermore, because the water is drawn out, the plaster will fail to set properly.
	www.oldhousejournal.com /notebook/npsbriefs/brief21.shtml (6444 words)

	About the City of New York/Parks and Recreation
		The house was held by an estimated 2,000 British and hired Hessian soldiers.
		Inside this replica of the original house is an educational center offering changing exhibits on the first floor and a community room on the second floor.
		The Old Stone House Historic Interpretive Center is operated by the First Battle Revival Alliance, named in honor of that "first battle" of the newly formed United States, the 1776 Battle of Brooklyn.
	www.nycgovparks.org /sub_about/parks_divisions/historic_houses/hh_old_stone_souse.html (431 words)

	Washington, DC--Old Stone House
		The Old Stone House, located at 3501 M Street in Georgetown, was built in 1765, making it the oldest standing building in Washington, DC.
		The house has been used throughout its history as a residence or residence/shop, until it was purchased in 1953 by the U.S. Government.
		The Old Stone House, administered by the National Park Service and located at 3501 M St., NW, is open Wednesday through Sunday, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
	www.cr.nps.gov /nr/travel/wash/dc17.htm (194 words)

	The Old Stone House Farm
		Olde English "Babydoll" Miniature Southdown Sheep of Schoharie, New York is located at the Old Stone House Farm -- old Swart's Tavern in the historic Village of Schoharie.
		A house now standing on a knoll some thirty rods southeast of the church, was occupied in 1780 by the widow of Domine Schuyler, and one of her sons.
		It is also reasonable to assume that Teunis, Annatje and their five young children were safely within the stockade fence at the Stone Fort at the time of the attack and, as leading members of the community, were also active in its defense.
	home.nycap.rr.com /schoharie/around.htm (1839 words)

	The Ermatinger Old Stone House (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		The story of the Ermatinger House is interwoven with the history of 19th Century Canada, with the tales of voyageurs, settlers, writers and artists who often spent the night at the stately stone house on the north side of the St. Mary's River as they made their way across Canada.
		The reason for this belief stems from the differences in the stone work between the first and second storeys: the stones used for the second floor are smaller and much darker than the sandstone used for the first floor.
		Following their departure, the house was variously occupied by a caretaker by the name of LaFond from 1828 until 1833 and then by a missionary by the name of William McMurray from 1833 until 1842, The Church of England paid twenty-five pounds a year for the use of the house a residence and mission.
	collections.ic.gc.ca /ssm/pages/english/stone.html (1218 words)

	The Old Stone House
		The picture at your left is of the ruins of the Old Stone House in the 1950's, a stagecoach stop on the Pittsburgh-Franklin Pike.
		The Old Stone House was restored in 1964 and is now owned and used by Slippery Rock University for educational purposes.
		Near The Old Stone House, a drunken Indian known as Mohawk came to the home of James Wigton in June 1843 while Wigton was away.
	home1.gte.net /vze7tsc4/id59.html (860 words)

	Georgetown DC: (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Claims persisted for years that George Washington used the Old Stone House as his headquarters when choosing land in 1791 for the nation's capital.
		The house's rooms are furnished with household items representative of a middle-class dwelling during the late 18th century.
		The grounds of the house, once containing a kitchen garden and livestock, are now a pleasure garden with fruit trees and massed beds of seasonal blooms - a peaceful haven in the midst of urban activities.
	www.georgetowndc.com /oldstonehouse.php (260 words)

	Late Summer Perennials at the Old Stone House (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		The Old Stone House is an open space gem.
		Among the new perennials for western gardens planted at Old Stone House, the Agastache (hyssop) and Penstemon (beardstongue) stand out.
		Stone House features several of the best including Agastache aurantiaca ‘Coronado’ and Penstemon ‘Red Rocks’ and P.
	www.colostate.edu /Dept/CoopExt/4DMG/Flowers/Perenls/oldstone.htm (334 words)

	Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory : About Us : The Old Stone House
		All that was required was to restore a 115 year old building that had not been occupied for over 40 years (except for by pigeons, coyotes, and other assorted wildlife).
		Although restoring the Old Stone House was a mammoth undertaking, financially and practically, compared to building a modular office, we felt it was an opportunity too good to pass up.
		As the year progressed, so did the amazing transformation of the Old Stone House: from a sagging hulk destined to be razed to a beautiful landmark.
	www.rmbo.org /aboutus/stonehouse.html (617 words)

	The Winchester Star (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		The crew from Expert House Movers of Virginia Beach said they discovered a penny from the 1820s, marbles, buckles, and even shoes that were constructed using wooden nails.
		The shift of the stone building is a $156,000 piece of the puzzle, according to a fact sheet provided by the church.
		The sight of the house on wheels and the surrounding heavy machinery enraptured 3-year-old Zachary Barton of Winchester.
	winchesterstar.com /TheWinchesterStar/040916/Area_sTOne.asp (790 words)

	Old Stone House
		Today, the Old Stone House is operated as a historic interpretive center dedicated to its crucial role in the American Revolution and in the evolving histo-ries of Brooklyn, New York and the United States.
		In addition to historical exhibits open to the public, the House is available by appointment for tours, classes and rentals.
		The Old Stone House is a member of the NYC Historic House Trust, and is operated under license agreement with the NYC Department of Parks and Recreation.
	theoldstonehouse.org (116 words)

	Print This \| This Old House (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		We had no plans at the time to restore the old stone house on the property, but now I feel it’s a shame to tear it down or let it waste away.
		Because this is a stone house, water has probably been eating away the mortar, so the walls may need to be repointed.
		Or donate the house “as is,” or have it dismantled and moved away by someone who can afford to give it a new life.
	www.thisoldhouse.com /toh/print/0,17071,1019388,00.html (467 words)

	Old Stone House (Poe Museum), City of Richmond
		An attempt to tie the history of the abode with the subject of its contemporary display space is made by pointing out Edgar Allan Poe's apparent escorting of the Marquis de Lafayette to the home for dinner.
		Today the structure houses several exhibits on the life and writings of the short-story writer, critic and poet.
		Recent dendrochronological study, however, indicates that the house was built ca.
	xroads.virginia.edu /~MA04/kane/thesis/eappm.htm (233 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		The Old Stone House built in 1765 is one of the oldest building in Washington, D.C. Group (10 or more) tours by reservation only.
		Old Stone House is accessible from M Street in Georgetown, between 30th and 31st streets.
		For public transportation to the Old Stone House, take the orange or blue metroline to Foggy Bottom, walk north on 23rd Street to Washington Circle, Northwest on Pennsylvania to M Street, west on M Street for 3 blocks.
	www.nps.gov /rocr/olst (251 words)

	Old Stone House still greets travelers - PittsburghLIVE.com
		You can Make the Old Stone House part of day that could include boating on the lake at Moraine State Park or a visit to Jennings Environmental Education Center, located across the street from the house.
		The Old Stone House, constructed from local sandstone, offered weary travelers a meal and a bed between 1822 and 1885, but not much else.
		The Old Stone House, a restored inn and tavern dating to 1822, is one hour north of Pittsburgh, where Route 8 intersects with Route 173 in Brady Township, Butler County.
	pittsburghlive.com /x/tribune-review/entertainment/travel/s_67023.html (791 words)

	RAMBLES OF OLD BROOKLYN
		It is altogether possible that he came to the Old Stone House, and that he surveyed the slopes of Gowanus, anxiously scanning them, seriously considering the situation.
		Tenements have been built over the lands that formerly spread around it; and on the wall of one of them, located on the north-west corner of Fifth Avenue and Third Street, is a bronze tablet, depicting the scene of that eventful battle, when scores of Maryland's sons fell.
		The Old Stone House was occupied by Cornwallis and his troops.
	www.bklyn-genealogy-info.com /Town/Rambles/Stone1.html (813 words)

	Salisbury Post \| LOCAL NEWS \| Old Stone House decks out for Old Christmas Celebration (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		The Old Stone House, built by Michael Braun in 1766, is the oldest house in Rowan County.
		The house is closed December through March, except for this weekend, when it is opened for a festive Christmas celebration.
		While Jackson and Upright toured the house, Upright told her daughter, "I slept on a straw tick and feather tick 'til I was married."
	www.salisburypost.com /area/323634754381928.php (993 words)

	Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory : About Us : The Old Stone House
		Emil and his wife, Anna, were both natives of Switzerland, and the Old Stone House was modeled after their childhood homes.
		The house is constructed of sandstone brought from the Platte River near Deckers, Colorado, by 27 narrow-gauge railroad cars.
		In the 1950s the house was abandoned, and in 1976 the Colorado Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation purchased the house and surrounding acreage from the Brighton East Development Company.
	www.rmbo.org /aboutus/stonehouse2.html (350 words)

	Old Stone House Museum, Brownington, Vermont (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Old Granite buildings in northeastern Vermont are a somewhat unusual site.
		This one, called The Old Stone House, is located in Brownington Village, about a half hour drive from the Canadian border.
		It was built in 1836 as a student dormitory for a nearby school.
	www.pbpub.com /qtvr/oldstonehouse (193 words)

	Old Stone House Society N.S.C.A.R. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		The Old Stone House Society, Children of the American Revolution was organized on August 4, 2001, in New York City.
		We are named for the Old Stone House in Park Slope, Brooklyn, which was built in 1699 and was held by the British during the Battle of Brooklyn in August 1776.
		Old Stone House Society is sponsored by Brooklyn Chapter and Peter Minuit Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution.
	www.molsk.com /car (138 words)

	OLD STONE HOUSE
		Very lonley place.In one part of bay is small fisherman house and at the other part is about 80m long sand beach.
		On the same plot of land is situated a cave with natural spring of drinking water.
		- Semi detached old stone villa (100 years old), perfect location on the island with no cars, near Sibenik, first to the sea, three stories, indoor space 270 m2, lot 1400 m2, garden, old pine.
	www.geocities.com /adriaticestate/castle.html (245 words)

	The Old Stone House (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Old Stone House is the oldest structure in the Village of South Orange and one of the oldest in Essex County.
		Of archaeological interest for the incorporation of a possible stone structure, the building is architecturally significant as a distinguished 19th-century residence with an unusual stylistic evolution.
		Vacant for many years, roof deterioration and water damage have weakened the house.
	www.state.nj.us /dca/njht/funded/sitedetails/theoldstonehouse.html (84 words)

	The Old Stone House (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		The exact year the house was built, like the historical use of the building, remains a mystery.
		The house was rumored to be a station for the underground railroad.
		The Old Stone House was said to be vacant for many years due to the belief that the ghost still haunted the house.
	www.cclslib.org /sinclairville/stone.htm (390 words)

	Applelinks.com: Abacus
		Walking down the winding canyon road, a canopy of two century old oaks block out the sun, the very stream that formed the canyon is on my right and on the left is a stone wall which for eight decades has held back the mountain above.
		If the builder of the old stone house had paused in his labors to daydream of the future, he might have envisioned that eighty years of technological advance would result in machinery that would make the life of the stonemason so much easier.
		He might imagine a machine that delivers the stones to the mason's hands, forms the walls straight and true and injects the mortar as he works.
	www.applelinks.com /abacus/house_of_stone.shtml (1748 words)

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