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Under $75K Thursday ~ c.1870 Fixer Upper Italianate in Clyde, NY Under $55K – Contingent
August 19, 2021
148 Glasgow St, Clyde, NY 14433. $54,900 Contingent
Fixer Upper
OHU50K NOTES
Floor to ceiling windows, grand staircase, Lincrusta and a long line of additional original elements grace this c.1870 Italianate.
House History
This wonderful home was owned by Dr. Calvin Weed Sherman from after his marriage to Louise Cerew Sherman in 1917 until his death in 1959. According to his WWI draft registration, Dr. Sherman was a stout man, about 5″8″ in height, with gray eyes. Back in 1917, only about 6% of females were college grads, but both Calvin and Louise were graduates of the prestigious Syracuse University. Early in their marriage, Louise worked as a biology teacher. They lived in this home for decades with their daughter Virginia. The property was valued at $4,300 per the 1940 US Census.
Greet your guests in the impressive foyer with a grand staircase. House of historic significance with many original features evident – including natural woodwork, pressed leather wallpaper, hand painted hall ceiling paper, cut glass in front door. Some stained glass and hardwood floors. Tin ceiling. Rebuilt bay window. Newer rubber Liberty roof on the main house (7 years). New electric service. Most windows were reglazed and exterior painted. Water and sewer are connected and in use. House is heated by a restored wood furnace and gas wall unit. Local history buffs will remember that this was Dr. Sherman’s home and office for many years-until 1977. This is a stately home on an oversized lot and a great restoration candidate. It is included in the local historic preservation district with possible tax credits available. Victorian in the Italianate style. Rooms are very spacious. A grand home to love. Cash only.
