Interior/Exterior of The Van Horn
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This is the main entrance to the Van Horn Mansion which leads into adjoining living rooms.
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This south side of the living room was used for music and other forms of entertainment and also believed to be part of the area of the first Town of Newfane Board Meeting.
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This north side of the living room of the Van Horn Mansion was used for entertaining and keeping warm by the fire.
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This dining room was added by Judge James' son, Burt, on the first floor, at a later date along with the third floor addition.
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Located on the second floor was a seamstress room which was the place the sewer would work in to mend and make clothing for the Van Horn family.
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This is believed to be the main bedroom of Abigail and Judge James Van Horn also found on the second floor.
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This is a sign which the Newfane Historical Society placed on the front lawn of the Van Horn Mansion in 1984.
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This is a view of the Van Horn Mansion from across the street.
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