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Skene Manor

Skene Manor

In 1874 New York Supreme Court Judge Joseph Potter built the three-story Victorian gothic-style manor out of sandstone quarried from Skene Mountain. Converted into a bar and restaurant in 1946, the home and gardens are now open for tours.

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