Britton Roberts House

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Glendale Heritage Preservation Museum

Name/Title

Britton Roberts House

Entry/Object ID

2000.003.6058

Scope and Content

The Britton Roberts House, a Pivotal Structure, is located at 50 Fountain Avenue East. The house is built on what is the highest point in the Village. It was one of the earliest houses to be built after the sale of the lots by the Glendale Association. Alterations include the addition of a large panelled library, a greenhouse, and a two storied columned porch across the front. A dungeon like cell in the basement is said to have been a stop on the underground railroad. The house is built on the highest point in the village.Source: Comprehensive Survey Report Folder contains a newspaper article about the home and an interview with Lucinda Dohan. The article is dated July 9, 2005.

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Search Terms

50 Fountain Avenue East, Pivotal Structure, Greek Revival, Underground Railroad, African American History, Black History, Victorian Period Plaque

Relationships

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Person or Organization

Glenn, E.R.

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Glenn, Jane

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Roberts, Britton

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Dohan, S. Allen

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Dohan, Lucinda Jean

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Hoekenga,Dr. Mark

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Hoekenga, Barbara N.

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Van Ness, Hans

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Notes

Address: Fountain Avenue East Street No.: 50

Create Date

April 21, 2006