Original Name |
Alonzo Roberson Mansion |
Current Name |
Roberson Center for the Arts and Sciences |
Location |
30 Front Street
Near corner of Front and Riverside Streets
Binghamton
Broome County
New York |
Map |
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Category |
Residential |
Designations |
National Historic Landmark
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Construction Period |
1904-1909 |
Architect |
C. Edward Vosbury |
Builder |
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Cost |
$107,500
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Original Owners |
Alonzo and Lydia Titus Roberson
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Original Use |
Residence |
Number of Stories |
2 1/2 |
Outbuildings |
3-story servants' quarters
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Foundation |
Field Stone |
Walls |
Brick and Limestone/td>
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Roofing |
Clay Tile
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Other Materials |
Wrought Iron Fencing
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Interior |
Four companies were involved in the interior including Pottier and Stymus of Paris and NY, whose clientele included the Vanderbilts. The interior remains close to its original with ornate woodwork of maple, walnut and mahogany, oil painted canvas panels and beautiful stained glass. |
Additions |
1968: Modern Keith Martin Addition with sunken sculpture garden.
Designer: Richard J. Neutra FAIA, noted California architect (received the AIA Gold Medal in 1977).
Annexed the James Mason Federal Style residence next door (Two Rivers Gallery). |
Current Owner |
Roberson Museum
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Current Use |
Museum |
Current Condition |
Excellent |
Current Threats |
Occasional river flooding. |
Public Access |
Yes. Open to public year round, closed Sundays and Mondays.
Phone: 888-269-5325 |
Website |
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