Although stylistically similar to 40 Hudson Street, this contributing, 2-story, Colonial Revival residence was constructed during the first half of the twentieth century and is significant for recalling this period of residential development in the hamlet. It features a front entry porch with gabled overhang,6/l sash, side, brick chimney and 1-story porch on the south facade. A similarly designed and intact rear outbuilding is also a contributing resource on the property.
Called a “Center Hall” Colonial Revival the descriptive refers to the entry location and the centered hall within. Wide corner boards with molded tops suggest pilasters of the Greek Revival style although Greek Revival is not of the Colonial period. The entry sidelights are reminiscent of late the Georgian style.
Called a “Center Hall” Colonial Revival the descriptive refers to the entry location and the centered hall within. Wide corner boards with molded tops suggest pilasters of the Greek Revival style although Greek Revival is not of the Colonial period. The entry sidelights are reminiscent of late the Georgian style.
Sumner Manley Cowden Sr. came to Warrensburg in 1915 as the first superintendent of the Warrensburg Fish Hatchery. In 1918 he was appointed field superintendent and in 1922, superintendent of fish culture, being in charge of all fish hatcheries in New York State, a position which he held until his retirement in 1955. He was a member of Masonic Lodge 425, the Kiwanis Club, The Elks (Glens Falls), Warrensburg Chapter 325 R.A.M. and the Oriental Temple, A.A.O.N.M.S. of Troy. Born in 1885 to Frank and Mary Manley Cowden, he died in 1970, survived by one son, Sumner Cowden Jr. His wife, Jessie Allen Cowden, predeceased him. He was an avid photographer, judging by the large collection of glass and film negatives found at the Warrensburgh Museum of Local History.
