The quintessential nature of this hamlet in the town of Washington, NY extends beyond the village proper. By the turn of the century it had been transformed into the Bennett School, a finishing school for young ladies. The main building was named Halcyon Hall, a title supposedly inspired by the building's former one. Eastlake would probably describe it best. While traditional wooden-sash windows dominate, leaded and stained glass is not uncommon, and can occasionally be found in rather elaborate form.
Ornate woodwork decorates everything, including the building's many oriels, dormers and porches.
Click on image to enlarge. Click on image to enlarge. After this time, several dorms, a large science wing, and an expanded library and refectory were constructed for the school. But Bennett couldn't compete in the four-year institution market, and by 1977 the school was forced to close its doors. Click on image to enlarge.