98 Adams Street

A brick house that was saved from the wrecking ball.

History:

This house was built for Thomas Weddle over 140 years ago at the corner of Exchange Street and Glaslow Street, across from the low-lying land of the Genesee.
The Weddle family and servants sailed from England in thier own ship in 1834, and eventually settled in the Rochester paint and trade.
In 1863, the house was purchased by Mr. and Mrs. Joe French; Rochester newspapers noted the frequent entertainment at the French home.
In 1871, the house was purchased by Thomas Button, a hairdresser, and at his death it went to his housekeeper whom he had adopted.
The Urban Renewal Plan approved in 1966 the site of the house for clearance.
The Landmark Society urged the Urban renewal Agency to delay demolition until the site was needed for redevelopment, and meanwhile worked to find a new owner who would move it.
The current owners, the Rayburns, were looking for an old house to purchase and restore in their favorite style- Greek Revival.
The Landmark Society suggested this house and negotiations were underway to procure a lot and move the structure.
In November, 1982/3(?), the house was moved to its current location.