Here, on a knoll overlooking the village green are The Three Bears. This is the name that the locals have given to the Courthouse complex (Circa 1845 - 1860) ~ four-pillar Greek Revival buildings, built in descending size. In 1976, these architectural treasures were added to the National Register of Historic Places.
There's Papa Bear...
and Mama Bear...
And Here's Baby Bear!
No one was home the day I visited. But unlike Goldilocks, I didn't go in and make myself at home.
That's the End of My Bear Story. I hope you enjoyed it.
Marjorie
I adore Greek Revival architecture, so I'd love these buildings even without the whimsical names, but they do make them all the more wonderful! Whenever I visit NY state I am always struck by how many beautiful villages and towns I discover and how much stunning architecture there is.
ReplyDeleteI hope you're having a wonderful summer, Marjorie! I've been wrapped up in moving and other adventures, and I'm only now starting to catch back up with my favorite blogs. It's so good to visit here this morning! xoxo Gigi
You sound like me I'm always going to places when they're closed. Better luck next time!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous buildings!
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Carole
Great name for this imposing complex !
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed your bear story.
Best wishes,
Sylvia
Now those weren't the bears I was expecting! Wonderful post.
ReplyDeleteMy husband's Dad grew up in Ovid and is buried in the Ovid cemetary. I believe these buildings are on the campus of the former Willard Hospital - are they? My mom was a psychiatric social worker there for a few years a long time ago. I grew up 2 lakes over - In Auburn - Owasco Lake.
ReplyDeleteoops - commenting under the wrong link! Michele My Notitng Hill
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