Charles Bullis House

Charles Bullis House is a residential building in Macedon, New York, constructed from irregular fieldstones gathered from the surrounding land. The structure consists of a two-story main section and a one-and-a-half-story wooden wing, both finished with brick trim and stone lintels.

The building was constructed in 1839 during the peak expansion of the Erie Canal, which transformed the region's economy and settlement patterns. It earned a place on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986, recognized as part of a rare group of fieldstone structures remaining in Wayne County.

The building shows how local craftspeople used stone gathered from fields and added brick details to create lasting structures. These construction methods reflect the practical knowledge that was passed down and adapted to the region's available materials.

The site sits near the historic route of the Erie Canal, providing good context for understanding how the waterway shaped the area's development. Visitors can examine the building and walk around the property to see the surrounding landscape that supported the original agricultural use.

Archaeological work in the 1980s discovered the foundation of an earlier wooden building beneath the current house, dating back to when canal workers occupied the site. This hidden layer tells a story of how the property was used before the stone building was constructed.

Location: New York

Architectural style: Greek Revival architecture

GPS coordinates: 43.06944,-77.32056

Latest update: December 14, 2025 15:00