Richardson-Bates House MuseumOSWEGO, NEW YORK
The Oswego County Historical Society is a non-profit corporation that was founded in 1896. The society has preserved and promoted the history of the greater Oswego community for more than a hundred years. The county’s rich history can be found in the thousands of artifacts, photographs, and manuscript collection that reflect the county’s vibrant history. Since that time, the society has maintained the Richardson-Bates House. |
The House was originally built in a couple of stages as a private residence for Maxwell B. Richardson who was a local attorney, real estate broker, civic leader and mayor of Oswego.
The 19th Century style house was originally an addition to the Richardson family homestead which was built in the 1940’s and once stood on the grounds of the property. Mr. Richardson lived in the Tuscan Villa styled home with his mother, sister, and her son Norman Bates.
In 1887, the house was demolished and a new South wing was completed in 1889. In 1887, the homestead was demolished to make room for a new South wing that was to be completed in 2 years. Norman Bates who was the heir to the Richardson family inherited the house in 1910. He lived there for 35 years with his wife and children until his wife passed away unexpectedly. Mr. Bates and his 3 surviving children decided to donate the house to the Oswego County Historical Society. The generous gift of this homestead is used as a public museum to the memory of the Richardson-Bates family.
The house still contains a lot of artifacts that document the history of Oswego County and its people. To learn more about this wealthy family and its rich history in Oswego County, please stop by for a visit today. The house is listed on the National Registry of Historical Places.
The 19th Century style house was originally an addition to the Richardson family homestead which was built in the 1940’s and once stood on the grounds of the property. Mr. Richardson lived in the Tuscan Villa styled home with his mother, sister, and her son Norman Bates.
In 1887, the house was demolished and a new South wing was completed in 1889. In 1887, the homestead was demolished to make room for a new South wing that was to be completed in 2 years. Norman Bates who was the heir to the Richardson family inherited the house in 1910. He lived there for 35 years with his wife and children until his wife passed away unexpectedly. Mr. Bates and his 3 surviving children decided to donate the house to the Oswego County Historical Society. The generous gift of this homestead is used as a public museum to the memory of the Richardson-Bates family.
The house still contains a lot of artifacts that document the history of Oswego County and its people. To learn more about this wealthy family and its rich history in Oswego County, please stop by for a visit today. The house is listed on the National Registry of Historical Places.
- A variety of different activities are offered daily -
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Learn more about Richardson-Bates House Museum by visiting their website.
Address: 135 East Third Street, Oswego, New York 13126
Phone: (315) 343-1342
Address: 135 East Third Street, Oswego, New York 13126
Phone: (315) 343-1342
Updated 09/23/20- LLS
