Barnes-Hiscock House
Barnes-Hiscock House, Historic mansion in Syracuse, United States.
Description
The Barnes-Hiscock House is a mansion located at 930 James Street in Syracuse with Classical Revival architecture and a columned front facade. The building displays features from different architectural styles that were added over several decades.
History
The house was built between 1851 and 1853 by industrialist George Barnes. It underwent major redesigns in the 1880s and again in the 1890s, creating the appearance it has today.
Culture
The house served as headquarters for the Corinthian Club, a private women's organization that occupied it from 1949 onward. Members gathered in its rooms to hold meetings and social events that shaped the building's daily life.
Practical
The George and Rebecca Barnes Foundation manages the house and offers visitors educational tours and events. It is worth checking ahead to learn when guided visits and special activities are available.
Did you know?
Chief Justice Frank H. Hiscock and his wife Mary Elizabeth transformed the original Italian villa into a Classical structure during the 1890s. This major redesign added the formal elements that define the building today.
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