Chautauqua Web - Fenton Historical Center Fenton Historical Center Fenton Historical Center is in the 1863 mansion which was former home to Reuben Eaton Fenton, governor of New York from 1865 to 1869. The red brick home features Victorian furniture, a Civil War bugle, children's room, mourning exhibit, military room, drawing room, library reading room and many historic items. The center is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday and is closed on holidays. It is at 67 Washington St. in Jamestown.
Parking is in the rear of the building.