Fenton, Gov. Reuben, Mansion

68 S. Main St., Jamestown, New York. County/parish: Chautauqua.

Added to the National Register of Historic Places October 18, 1972. NRIS 72000824.

1 contributing building.

Also known as:

  • Walnut Grove

From Wikipedia:

Gov. Reuben Fenton Mansion

Gov. Reuben Fenton Mansion, also known as Walnut Grove, is a historic home located at Jamestown in Chautauqua County, New York, United States. It is an Italian Villa style residence built in 1863. The home features a four-story tower. It was the home of Reuben Fenton (1819–1885). In 1919, the city of Jamestown acquired the property as a Soldiers and Sailors Memorial. During World War II it was used as a recruitment center. After being abandoned for many decades the city had plans to tear it down, however, a society was formed to help save the building. It has been home to the Fenton History Center since 1964 and is now used as a museum dedicated to the local history of Chautauqua county.

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972.

It became a Blue Star museum in 2022.

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National Park Service documentation: https://catalog.archives.gov/id/75316768

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