Tour Overview
Learn more about the history of the beautiful Seneca County Courthouse Complex
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The Three Bears is a group of three buildings built in 1845 and 1860. These buildings are rare in that they are believed to be the only three buildings that are graduated in sizes built in a Greek Doric style with fluted columns in the USA. Sitting atop the hill right off of Main Street, it is hard to miss the Three Bears when visiting the village of Ovid.
Please note that all information in this tour can be found in a compilation of information by Wayne E. Morrison, cited below.
For any questions about this tour or the history of the Three Bears, please email threebearsovid@gmail.com or stop by Mama Bear during our open season (see below).
May11th- October 12th
Thursday through Saturday: 10am to 2pm
Sunday: 12pm to 2pm
Source: Morrison, Wayne E. Town and Village of Ovid, Seneca County, New York: An Early History ... 1789-1889. W.E. Morrison & Co., 1980.
Stops
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Stop 1: History of the Courthouse Complex
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Stop 2: Papa Bear
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Stop 3: Mama Bear
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Stop 4: Baby Bear
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