HOUSE WITH HISTORY… Early Italianate mansion, built in 1848, pictured with horse and carriage in the illustration from the 1878 book "The History of Columbia County." In the mid-twentieth century the house was used as a "Pension for the Elite," as advertised in the postcard above and Marilyn, one of the celebrated guests, was photographed at the property in "the white dress." With two parlors, dining room, sitting room and large kitchen, nine bedrooms and seven bathrooms, this elegant mansion would make a great bed and breakfast or impressive home in the country.