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159 River Street

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c.1855
159 River Street

159 River Street
Vernacular Greek Revival

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This  contributing, c.l855. vernacular,  Greek  Revival  residence  is distinctive  for  its  masonry  (brick)  construction.    With  a  stone foundation,  1-1/2 story, gable front plan with gable end returns. and 1/1 sash with masonry  lintels,  and original  door surround.  This building  retains  some  degree  of  integrity,  although  considerable  modifications  have  taken  place  -  particularly  in  regard  to  sash replacement.   It remains a supporting element o.f the district, due to its integrity of form and construction  material.
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Wyman D. Pasco (Town Historian collection)
Wyman Delbert Pasco, born December 30, 1890 in Warrensburg, was the son of Delbert E. and Sarah (Magee) Pasco. He graduated from Warrensburg High School in 1910 and taught school at Stony Creek the
following year.  He graduated from Al-bany Business Col-lege in 1912 and entered the hard-ware, grain and automobile business with his father and brother   Walter.
Their association with A.C. Emerson Company resulted in his becoming president of that firm until his death in 1959.  He married Leneta Mills in 1912.  They had two sons, Robert E. and Ralph Edward, and three daughters, Clara, Helen and Mary.  Wyman Pasco entered politics in 1917 when he was elected assessor.  In 1921 he was elected justice of the peace, serving until he was appointed supervisor following the death of Frank W. Smith in June, 1931.  He held that office until 1944 and died in 1959.
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