Gov._Reuben_Fenton_Mansion
Gov. Reuben Fenton Mansion
Historic house in New York, United States
Gov. Reuben Fenton Mansion, also known as Walnut Grove, is a historic home located at Jamestown in Chautauqua County, New York, United States. It is an Italian Villa style residence built in 1863. The home features a four-story tower. It was the home of Reuben Fenton (1819–1885). In 1919, the city of Jamestown acquired the property as a Soldiers and Sailors Memorial. During World War II it was used as a recruitment center. After being abandoned for many decades the city had plans to tear it down, however, a society was formed to help save the building.[2] It has been home to the Fenton History Center since 1964 and is now used as a museum dedicated to the local history of Chautauqua county.[3]
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972.[1]
It became a Blue Star museum in 2022.[4]