Rich-Twinn Octagon House
Rich-Twinn Octagon House, Octagonal house museum in Akron, New York, United States
The Rich-Twinn Octagon House features three floors of period exhibits, decorated with authentic furniture from the 1850s at 145 Main Street in Akron.
Built in 1849 by Charles Rich, this Greek Revival house with Italianate windows earned its place on the National Register of Historic Places in 1995.
The building demonstrates the architectural movement influenced by Orson Fowler, who promoted octagonal houses for their supposed health benefits in the 1850s.
The Newstead Historical Society maintains the house as a museum, offering guided tours where visitors can explore the original floor plan and historical exhibits.
The house contains original speaking tubes connecting all floors and a rectangular central chimney that twists its way up to the cupola.
Location: New York
GPS coordinates: 43.02194,-78.49556
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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