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Ralph Hascall House

Georgian Architecture in Essex, New York

Editorial Staff · March 11, 2013 · Leave a Comment

Grown out of the Italian Renaissance in Europe and ancient Greek and Roman influences, the Georgian architectural style was developed by English architects who "emphasized classicism, order, and symmetry regardless of function" (Historic New England). Georgian architecture spread … [Read more...] about Georgian Architecture in Essex, New York

Ralph Hascall House

Editorial Staff · December 27, 2012 · Leave a Comment

The Ralph Hascall House was built c. 1800 in Georgian style ("Essex: An Architectural Guide.") for Ralph Hascall, a lawyer, State Senator (1811-1819), District Attorney of the County (1818-1821) and Essex town officer (1820-21). Hascall was also involved in the creation of the … [Read more...] about Ralph Hascall House