BAMPFIELD HALL

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Designated: Yes - 12/11/2000

Historical Notes

JAMES BAMPFIELD BUILT THIS SECOND HOME FOR HIS WIFE MARGARET, WHO APPARENTLY NEVER LIKED THEIR FIRST HOUSE (SEE DP.14). FOR GENERATIONS IT REMAINED THE PROPERTY OF THE BAMPFIELDS, AS THEY ROSE TO BECOME ONE OF THE MOST PROMINENT COMMERCIAL FAMILIES IN NIAGARA FALLS. THE HOUSE WAS FINALLY SOLD BY THE FAMILY IN 1969.

Architectural Notes

THE HOUSE IS BUILT PRIMARILY IN THE GOTHIC REVIVAL STYLE WITH POINTED WINDOWS, A JERKINHEAD ROOF AND GINGERBREAD TRIM IN THE GABLE ENDS. ITS UPPER STRUCTURE EXHIBITS THE SECOND EMPIRE STYLE ELEMENTS OF A MANSARD ROOF ON THE CENTRAL TOWER AND IRON CRESTING OF THE ROOF. THE CLASSICAL STYLE VERANDAH WAS A LATER EARLY 20TH CENTURY ADDITION.