Greeley Residence

Name/Title

Greeley Residence

Entry/Object ID

2015-133

Description

Black and white postcard titled "Greely [sic] Residence, Chappaqua, NY" Built by Horace Greeley for use as a barn, this was the first concrete veneered building in the United States. Later the barn would be called Rehoboth.

Context

A landmark building built by Horace Greeley for use as a barn. This was the first concrete veneered building in the United States. In 1892, Horace's daughter, Gabrielle Greeley Clendenin converted the barn into her home, later naming it Rehoboth House. The family remained there until 1954.

Category

Horace Greeley and Family, Houses & Buildings, Postcards