The Concrete Barn Built by Horace Greeley, 1856

Name/Title

The Concrete Barn Built by Horace Greeley, 1856

Entry/Object ID

2014-30-4

Description

Black and white postcard of the concrete barn built by Horace Greeley, 1856 The Tecraft Company, Tenafly, New Jersey Published by the Collotype Co., Elizabeth NJ and NY

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

Houses & Buildings, Horace Greeley and Family, Postcards