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Sold- Under $100K Sunday – “The Castle” – c.1876 Second Empire/Gothic Revival in Elmira, NY Under $100K
July 18, 2021
615 Columbia St, Elmira, NY 14901. $100,000 Sold on Nov. 15, 2021 for $200,000
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This amazing c.1876 Second Empire/Gothic Revival home is a contributing house in the Clinton-Columbia Historic District and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It went under contract before I could even get it posted, but it is too fabulous not to feature it anyway!
Early Family History
The mansion was built in 1876 for Lorenzo Webber (1817-1884) and his wife Jane Welch Webber. Mr. Webber climbed the ladder first by buying a farm, then dry goods, lumber, milling and tanning business. In 1867 he became part owner of the Bloss Coal Mining and railroad Company, and after that became successful in real estate and banking. He also served in the New York State Legislature for two years.
Sometime before 1898, the addition was built when Webber’s daughter Adele and her husband Stephen C. Gray lived there. Mr. Gray ran his real estate office from this address.
Latter-Day History
The house was rented out as apartments for decades until it was purchased for $157k in 2005. The current owners live elsewhere in Elmira, a charming college town, working to restore it. A new roof, heating, plumbing and electrical work has been performed, but they now need a new buyer to take over the reins. You can see more pics of “The Castle” on Architecture of Elmira, NY Facebook page.
The Castle! Truly amazing Mansard style mansion with gothic influences. This property is a whopping 41 rooms! Incredible woodwork. Multiple fireplaces. Some original light fixtures. Stunning stained glass. Massive open curved staircase. Restoration has begun. New electric service has been added. Newer rubber roof. 2 High energy efficient boilers. Some rooms have been gutted and are ready for drywall. Many rooms retain there original character. All of this on a large lot with a massive barn. Home is not currently habitable. Barn in rough condition and will not be accessible.
Tried the Facebook link several times, but page stated “This page can’t be reached …link may be broken.” (I’m using Google Chrome)
Also, this Castle is amazing! I hope some one or some group bring this beauty back to it’s original luxurious state. The craftsmanship of the fireplaces, stairs, woodwork, windows, etc., are beyond exceptional. If only they built like that today…and if only I could afford such a build.
My God, this castle is astounding, like something out of Edith Wharton’s The Age of Innocence. I wish I could travel back in time and visit in its heyday. I hope whoever restores it will erect a wrought iron fence. It looks odd without that frame.
This Castle is Amazing and Beautiful. I would Love to see more rooms. To have 41 Rooms you Could get Lost in a Good way!!! If Only the House and Walls Could Talk!!! Bet theres some Stories There!! And go back in time in each room. Love that!! Its Wonderful you have it!! But how long will it take just to general Clean that Beautiful Castle?Would Love to Know…… Just a Person that owns
a 8 room house in Oklahoma Best of Luck to you…
What a beautiful old house need to add the fence back around the property and good luck to whom ever was lucky enough to have boughten it….I am jealous!
Do the new owners who restore places like this, ever give us hopefuls a peek into their restorations?? I would love to see this when it is fully restored. What an amazing architectural marvel!! The wavy walls in that one room are incredible! The woodwork when it is cleaned properly will just glow.
Please let us know how it goes.
8 Comments
G. Lee Kellogg
Tried the Facebook link several times, but page stated “This page can’t be reached …link may be broken.” (I’m using Google Chrome)
Also, this Castle is amazing! I hope some one or some group bring this beauty back to it’s original luxurious state. The craftsmanship of the fireplaces, stairs, woodwork, windows, etc., are beyond exceptional. If only they built like that today…and if only I could afford such a build.
NAIMA HAVILAND
My God, this castle is astounding, like something out of Edith Wharton’s The Age of Innocence. I wish I could travel back in time and visit in its heyday. I hope whoever restores it will erect a wrought iron fence. It looks odd without that frame.
Sarah condelli
I want this property
Derrik Morales
To: NAIMA HAVILAND I plan to place a large iron fence and brick through out.
VICKI MIELENZ
This Castle is Amazing and Beautiful. I would Love to see more rooms. To have 41 Rooms you Could get Lost in a Good way!!! If Only the House and Walls Could Talk!!! Bet theres some Stories There!! And go back in time in each room. Love that!! Its Wonderful you have it!! But how long will it take just to general Clean that Beautiful Castle?Would Love to Know…… Just a Person that owns
a 8 room house in Oklahoma Best of Luck to you…
Ruth Bartlett
I love this castle! Please let me know if the sale does not go through. Thank you!
Janet Clark
What a beautiful old house need to add the fence back around the property and good luck to whom ever was lucky enough to have boughten it….I am jealous!
Nancy Losier
Do the new owners who restore places like this, ever give us hopefuls a peek into their restorations?? I would love to see this when it is fully restored. What an amazing architectural marvel!! The wavy walls in that one room are incredible! The woodwork when it is cleaned properly will just glow.
Please let us know how it goes.