Dusenbury Homes, page 4 of 4
It is fortunate that many photographers of the old days frequently took pictures of the Dusenbury
homes. After all, they were some of the most elegant homes in the county. This photo above
shows the large barn behind and to the right of the house. The large field behind this property was
used by Edgar's brother, John E. Dusenbury, for a track for training his thoroughbred horses.
Today, it is Sprague's Turkey Farm.
The photograph below shows the massive three-story home and their expansive lawns. The house
to the right was the Presbyterian Manse, now privately owned.
homes. After all, they were some of the most elegant homes in the county. This photo above
shows the large barn behind and to the right of the house. The large field behind this property was
used by Edgar's brother, John E. Dusenbury, for a track for training his thoroughbred horses.
Today, it is Sprague's Turkey Farm.
The photograph below shows the massive three-story home and their expansive lawns. The house
to the right was the Presbyterian Manse, now privately owned.
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| 17 Maple Avenue Portville, NY 14770 www.portvillehistory.org |
Portville, New York
| This photo is thought to be Edgar's wife, Eloise Fowler Dusenbury |
A Comfortable Room
Edgar G. Dusenbury's "Spring Hill Farm"
Another reading area inside the residence, perhaps the Library.
The Edgar G. Dusenbury Home
Edgar was passionate about his farming, which he conducted at his Spring Hill Farm, off White House
Road in Portville. The following description was found in "Genealogical and Family History of
Western New York," edited by William Richard Cutter, Vol. 1, Lewis Historical Publishing Company,
New York, 1912.
"In 1900, Edgar began the operation of a three hundred acre farm, where he now takes his greatest
delight. The farm is well stocked with choice cattle, in which Mr. Dusenbury takes the greatest
pride. He exhibits at the local fairs, always collecting an assortment of blue ribbons. His farm is his
recreation and its well tilled, productive fields, its ample, well filled buildings, the stables of well bred
stock, the herds of blooded cattle, are to him what clubs, yachts, elegant mansions and all the
accessories of wealth are to other men of his means."
Road in Portville. The following description was found in "Genealogical and Family History of
Western New York," edited by William Richard Cutter, Vol. 1, Lewis Historical Publishing Company,
New York, 1912.
"In 1900, Edgar began the operation of a three hundred acre farm, where he now takes his greatest
delight. The farm is well stocked with choice cattle, in which Mr. Dusenbury takes the greatest
pride. He exhibits at the local fairs, always collecting an assortment of blue ribbons. His farm is his
recreation and its well tilled, productive fields, its ample, well filled buildings, the stables of well bred
stock, the herds of blooded cattle, are to him what clubs, yachts, elegant mansions and all the
accessories of wealth are to other men of his means."
SPRING HILL FARM
from 1880 to 1910. Some of the features of this home included decorated woodwork, gabled and
stained glass windows, large chimneys, and an irregular asymmetrical facade. An oriental influence
could be noted by a rising sun above the three small windows on the third story.
stained glass windows, large chimneys, and an irregular asymmetrical facade. An oriental influence
could be noted by a rising sun above the three small windows on the third story.