Will H. writes "This structure in on Route 26 at the top
of "Denmark Hill" at the Northern edge of the hamlet of Denmark. This is in
Lewis County NY." Jack S. writes "My mother was born here in 1903. Her
father was a tenant farmer here at the time."
On
3/31/14 Squirrel writes "I have been in that house. A lot was left behind. Seems
like whoever was living there left fast. I was with a few friends at the time,
one who in no way shape or form believed in ghosts... I went into the attic with
a friend, and when she and I came back down, my friend was white as a sheet
saying that the person who came down first was not her.... He saw a completely
different person." 
on
2/22/16 C Dufresne writes "This
was not actually a barn. It was a Dutch Colonial home owned by my grandparents
Roy and Rose Squire. The interior was subdivided into an apartment downstairs
and a apartment upstairs. The interior was done in stained woods. It was
beautiful. At one time Roy owned a grocery store down on State St. in Watertown.
He also raised foxes for furs, German Shepard and Beagle dogs. This was in the
ranch building located to the left of the house. He also had stalls for horses
built in these buildings." 
Webmaster
update 12/12/2010 The house is being stripped and remodeled at this time.Kate writes "I'm getting a bit nervous about this building....this past week
someone parked an excavator and a contractor's trailer next to it. I'm keeping
my fingers crossed that they're just going to tear down the ugly building next
door! Apparently Neighbors of Watertown owns the house. From what I had heard
awhile ago, they were going to tear down the old Social Security building next
door to the house and build apartment buildings. My guess would be that this
house would be torn down too, probably made into a parking lot. What a shame."James H.
comments "This was the home of the Collins family for years. I remember from my
days at St. Patrick's Parochial School. Mr. Collins was a musician and
instructor; he had a music store in the house and as I recall he sold pianos
etc. A fine family and one of the many memories of Watertown! I had no idea this
was empty for so long."Scannerman
writes "The house will be removed (I got pics of it 4/23/11), and NOW will
renovate the former SS building into a homeless shelter of sorts."
On
05/05/12 Mikki writes "I
grew up down the road from there... I remember when it was open!! The building
was torn down and is in process of being rebuilt."
On
10/7/12 Paddler wrote "I drove by this building in Rouses Point last week, it
certainly has a lot of character. There is a historic marker that indicates it
may be a building used for a ferry in the 1800's."
Bernadette writes - "This house is
beautiful. I live in St. Law. Cty. near Route 11. I have never noticed it
before."
On
06/18/12 Tracie writes "I believe this is Route 11B between Malone and Potsdam.
It looks like the bed and breakfast my family stayed in when I graduated from
St. Lawrence University 20 years ago. It was quite beautiful and well kept then
(1992). For my 20th reunion 2 weeks ago (May/June, 2012) I drove by it. It looks
very run down, much like this picture. However, it did appear that people were
living there."
On
1/2714 Mary writes "This is on Rt. 11B. I traveled it when attending SUNY
Plattsburgh 40 years ago. Even though abandoned, the house looks more well cared
for than I've ever seen it, even though lived in at the time. I love 11B, from
Potsdam to Malone, just to look at the old buildings I remember from my days of
driving by myself to and from college. There are lots of them. It can be
exciting and pleasant, and it can be somewhat sad and depressing."
On
11/19/11 candycat writes "Been a long time lover of oooold
barns and houses. I have also documented the decline of these beautiful works of
art, Thanx to this computer era I know that I am not the only one to enjoy this
"hobby". To think of how sooo many people made fun of me an called me a "ghoul".
Nice to know I am not alone."
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