243 is not the only “Dayton House” listed in the National Register. There is a Dayton House in Lima, NY which was certified 8/31/1989. It is a structure of local significance which I have not had any real time to research but I am curious about it.
Lewis P. Dayton owned his home in Black Rock in the 1860’s. Prior to moving to Buffalo/Black Rock, he went to medical school in Geneva, NY. Lima, NY is not very far from Geneva by today’s standards, but it would probably have been a bit of a trek back in Dayton’s day. However, maybe it is possible that the same family was involved in both historic structures? If so, it would be pretty cool!
Here’s a map of where to find the house in Lima:
The house shares many similarities. It was built about 1844 and expanded and upgraded in 1850s / 1860s. It is a two story, three bay dwelling with Greek Revival form and an overlay of Italianate and Gothic Revival design elements. The Black Rock Dayton House doesn’t contain Gothic Revival touches but it certainly is Greek Revival with a later addition of Italianate.
Here’s a picture of the house from Google Streetview:
The structure is not brick but it carries somewhat similar design components. The architect/builder is listed as David Dayton. It is likely that the original roof of the Black Rock Dayton House was the same pitch and configuration as this one. The three bay first story design is the same too, except for the door being on the right instead of the left.
I would be interesting to get a hold of this homes application to find out if there is any relationship between the Lewis P. Dayton who owned 243 Dearborn and the Dayton’s who lived in Lima. History is interesting, intriguing and often a bit of a puzzle!
ps. as a curious side/end note... we are moving to a smaller home (The Dayton House will have a new owner soon). The house we are moving to is a curious combination of features that make it look as if it were a hybrid cross between our Dayton House and this Dayton house!
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