Wilbur House

187 South Main Street, Fairport, NY 14450

Grand Dame of Fairport

The Hiram Wilbur house was built in 1873. It is an excellent example of Second Empire French Chateau architecture. Over the years it has come to be known as “The Grand Dame of Fairport”, and has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1980.

Second Empire Style

Features include heavily decorated cornices, arched and shuttered windows with keystones, a tower with ornamental iron grill work, and a slate mansard roof. The home is built of painted brick. A later two-story addition on the rear of the home is built in the same style. The house also features two elaborately detailed porches. The house sits proudly on a large village lot, surrounded by tall trees. A barn and gazebo are also on the grounds.

House History & Designation

In the 1940’s the property was known as Nanbeth Hall, and was used as a school and home for exceptional children. It was designated a Fairport Village landmark in September of 2008.