Mud House

The Mud House stands as a rectangular earthen building spanning 24 by 38 feet with a gable roof and fieldstone foundation at 992 Whalen Road.

Built in 1836 during the expansion of Brown Brothers Nursery, this structure demonstrates the early American architectural technique of clay mixed with straw and pressed into forms.

The structure represents a period when builders adapted natural materials for permanent dwellings, marking a transition in North American construction methods.

Located at coordinates 43°8′31″N 77°27′36″W, the Mud House occupies 4 acres of land and maintains its status on the National Register of Historic Places.

The building remains one of the few surviving examples of rammed-earth construction techniques from the 19th century in the northeastern United States.

Location: New York

GPS coordinates: 43.14190,-77.46000

Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24