Morgan–Manning House facts for kids
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Morgan-Manning House
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Morgan-Manning House, October 2009
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Location in the United States
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| Location | 151 Main St., Brockport, New York |
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| Area | 1.1 acres (0.45 ha) |
| Built | 1854 |
| Architectural style | Italianate |
| NRHP reference No. | 91000443 |
| Added to NRHP | April 25, 1991 |
The Morgan–Manning House is a beautiful old house in Brockport, Monroe County, New York. It was built way back in 1854. This two-story house is made of brick and has a special Italianate style. It sits on a strong limestone foundation.
The house has a cool main section with a sloped roof and a small tower called a cupola on top. It also has a two-story wing that makes it look like it's stepping back. There's a wide porch at the front with brick supports. Inside, you can see amazing wooden details, fancy plasterwork, colorful stained glass, and decorated ceilings. There's also an old carriage house on the property.
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A Home for Important Families
The Morgan-Manning House has a rich history. It was first built for John C. Ostrom. Later, in 1867, a very important local family bought it. This was Dayton S. Morgan and his wife, Susan Jocelyn Morgan.
Dayton Morgan's Legacy
Dayton Morgan was a successful businessman in the area. He owned a factory called the Globe Iron Works. His factory helped make the very first mechanized reapers for Cyrus McCormick. These machines were super important for farming. Later, Mr. Morgan started making his own successful reapers with his business partner, William Seymour.
The Morgan family lived in the house for almost 100 years. They updated many rooms on the main floor. They added fancy oak and cherry wood panels and trim. They also put in beautiful stained glass windows. Dayton Morgan passed away in 1890.
Sara Morgan Manning's Story
Dayton Morgan's daughter, Sara Morgan, married a doctor named Frederick Manning in the 1890s. Sadly, her husband died young. Mrs. Manning then moved back to Brockport to live in her parents' house. She brought her young son, Arnold, with her. Arnold passed away at age 21 in 1916.
Sara Morgan Manning continued to live in the house until she died in 1964. She was 96 years old. Her death happened after a big fire swept through the house on September 26th of that year.
Saving a Landmark
Mrs. Manning loved her community very much. She decided to give her home to the community after she passed away. A group of local people then formed the Western Monroe Historical Society. Their goal was to fix up and take care of the house. It had become a well-known landmark in the area.
The damage from the fire was repaired. Today, the house is filled with furniture and decorations from the past. It shows what life was like for a wealthy family in a canal town. This covers the late 1800s and early 1900s. The Society has many old portraits of important local people. They also have furnishings from other local families.
The Morgan-Manning House was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1991. This means it's recognized as a very important historical site. It's also a special "Point of Interest" on the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor. This designation comes from the National Park Service.
