r/Houseporn • u/Level-Selection-8298 • 3d ago

A Lovely Second Empire Gem Lost In Time. Built 1869 | Claverack, NY

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u/carpenter 3d ago

Why are there windows in the chimney?

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u/WaterStoryMark 2d ago

This is Santa's summer house.

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u/Poopafly 3d ago

It looks like most of the roof has been replaced and its not steep enough. Like the original was 12/12 and the current one is 4/12. If anyone restores it they should address that

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u/telavarone 2d ago

where in Claverack is it?

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u/friedfood_55 1d ago

Across from the library?