Fun Facts
Below we see two historical views of the house from different epochs - exterior and interior (the latter showing a good deal of disrepair). Hover over the pulsating "hot spots" to reveal interesting related factoids.
Chimneys and fireplaces
Two brick chimneys emerge from the gambrel roof, set back slightly. They have been largely disassembled for safety reasons but the restoration plans call for their reconstruction. The house featured corner fireplaces in the two front rooms of the 1st and 2nd floors (exemplary image shown).
Front (North) porch
From the front stoop of the house a viewer could practically throw a stone to the docks on the waterfront where Green had further business interests such as a lumberyard. Later, Green would help establish the Nyack Steamship Association.
Back (South) porch
While not presently in existence, at one point the house had a south-facing back porch. Its design was likely similar to that of the one in front. There is evidence that the larger property (see Locale) included a lumber yard, general store and carriage house.
Gambrel roof
Dutch style gambrel roofing was not unusual at the time but today this roof is
one of just a few in the Village of Nyack. A gambrel roof provides increased attic space.
The roof has been repaired using historically appropriate cedar shingles.
Walls and plaster
The house walls were made of handsome sandstone blocks but stuccoed over. Decay of the house reveals the stones, both inside and out. In places, the lime mortar has been lost as well.
Walls and papering
These walls have been painted and covered with wallpaper many times. At some point a very charming cowboy pattern covered a main room, likely to the amusement of a child.
Heating up (see above evidence of the corner fireplace)
Though not in the depicted room (but see the above photo), the house featured 2 corner fireplaces. This might have been relatively rare and would have added a unique flair to the house's design in its prime.
Below is a list of all the fun facts - hope you found them all!
Chimneys and fireplaces - Two brick chimneys emerge from the gambrel roof, set back slightly. They have been largely disassembled for safety reasons but the restoration plans call for their reconstruction. The house featured corner fireplaces in the two front rooms of the 1st and 2nd floors (exemplary image shown).
Front (North) porch - From the front stoop of the house a viewer could practically throw a stone to the docks on the waterfront where Green had further business interests such as a lumberyard. Later, Green would help establish the Nyack Steamship Association.
Back (South) porch - While not presently in existence, at one point the house had a south-facing back porch. Its design was likely similar to that of the one in front. There is evidence that the larger property (see Locale) included a lumber yard, general store and carriage house.
Gambrel roof - Dutch style gambrel roofing was not unusual at the time but today this roof is one of just a few in the Village of Nyack. A gambrel roof provides increased attic space. The roof has been repaired using historically appropriate cedar shingles.
Walls and plaster - The house walls were made of handsome sandstone blocks but stuccoed over. Decay of the house reveals the stones, both inside and out. In places, the lime mortar has been lost as well.
Heating up - Though not in the depicted room (but see the above photo), the house featured 2 corner fireplaces. This might have been relatively rare and would have added a unique flair to the house's design in its prime.
Walls and papering - These walls have been painted and covered with wallpaper many times. At some point a very charming cowboy pattern covered a main room, likely to the amusement of a child.