This contributing, c.1880 wood frame, 1-1/2 story residence features highly intact Victorian period detailing in addition to a polygonal bay window, decorative brackets, cross-gabled design and original 2/2 pane sash. It clearly communicates the late-nineteenth century residential development of the hamlet.
Early Victorian Period detail gives this Folk house an almost romantic (preceding Period) feel. Of note is the soft color scheme, bay window with curve topped windows, other window head detail and heavy and fancy entry roof brackets.
Early Victorian Period detail gives this Folk house an almost romantic (preceding Period) feel. Of note is the soft color scheme, bay window with curve topped windows, other window head detail and heavy and fancy entry roof brackets.
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Dr. Alfred Pilcher (Museum collection)
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Dr. Alfred J. Pitcher was born in Queensbury in 1851, and moved to Warrensburgh at the age of seven with his mother. At the age of twenty-four he apprenticed at Joel White’s blacksmith shop, where he learned the trade and also acquired a practical knowledge of veterinary medicine. After working for White, he organized the firm of Birney & Pitcher. In 1893 he entered the New York Veterinary College, graduating in 1897. He continued working as a black-smith, paying attention to scientific horse-shoeing. He later closed the shop to devote his entire time to veterinary medicine. He traveled throughout Warren County and surrounding counties at any hour of the day or night. In 1877 he married Lydia J. Lloyd of Warrensburgh. They had two daughters, Bertha and Ada. He became a member of the Warrensburgh Lodge 435 Masons in June of 1889. He continued his practice until 1942 and died the following year at the age of 92.
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