Liverpool — One of the most spectacular 19th century buildings in the village —the columned cobblestone edifice erected by Liverpool businessman Jonathan Hicks in 1854 — is now for sale.

Located at 609 Vine St. on the corner of Aspen Street, the two-story Hicks house is a Greek Revival-style structure notable for its unequally spaced Ionic columns. Four large columns stand on the principal portico, while seven shorter columns wrap around the hip-roofed porch on the house’s southwestern side. The irregular spacing gave proper framing to both the main entrance and the porch door.

Spacious interior

“It’s a great overall piece of property,” said co-listing salesperson Cory LaDuke, who works for Cushman & Wakefield/Pyramid Brokerage Company, which is listing the house for sale. It’s zoned as a special purpose commercial building. “So it’s best suited for professional offices, an accountant, financial planner or law firm. With some extra work, it could accommodate a dental or medical office.”

The first level offers 3,000 square feet of space with an addition 1,600 square feet on the second story. The half-acre property includes a separate three-car garage accessed via Aspen Street, 15 parking spaces and a handicapped ramp.

Former Schoolcraft office

Longtime villagers recall that Dr. P.B. Schoolcraft maintained an office and residence there in the 1950s and ’60s, along with his father, Earl Schoolcraft.

More recently the Hicks home housed offices of Advocates Incorporated, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to empowering people with developmental disabilities.

“Advocates outgrew it,” LaDuke said. The organization has another local facility at 636 Old Liverpool Road.

Salesperson’s L’pool roots

LaDuke, who grew up on Buckley Road, is a grandson of the Cirando family who lived in the village.

“Especially since I’m from Liverpool myself, it’s really an honor to handle this property,” said LaDuke, who became a licensed realtor in October.

continued — The young real estate salesman and Pyramid Brokerage Sales Manager Mike Kalet think they’ll soon attract a quality buyer. The house’s size, location, plentiful on-site parking, unusual, historic architecture should make it a bargain even at six figures.

“We’re concerned about its preservation as a Liverpool landmark,” LaDuke said, “and we’re sure that whoever buys it will feel the same way, and that should make the village more than happy.”

Kalet and LaDuke can be contacted at 445-1030, or via pyramidbrokerage.com.

Tavern tie-in

A quarter-century before he built the Vine Street house, Jonathan Hicks constructed the building now known as the Cobblestone Tavern at the First and Tulip streets. When it first opened in 1839, it was called the National Hotel. The hotel was made of field cobbles, while the Hicks house features smoother water-rounded cobbles, according to “Cobblestone Landmarks of New York State,” published by Syracuse University Press in 1978. The building was also featured in the 1964 book, “Architecture Worth Saving in Onondaga County,” published the SU School of Architecture, where Liverpool architect D. Kenneth Sargent served as dean.

Nick and Angelo’s correction

In my haste to share the good news about a new local eatery, Nick & Angelo’s Ristorante, in last week’s column, I inadvertently promoted managers Nichelle LaFluer and Nicole LaFluer-Valentino to owners.

In fact, the ristorante is owned by Bill Lafluer and John Borchardt. Bill and John are the primary owners of the restaurant known as the Carnegie on 57 since April 2013.  They’re also partners in the 20-year-old Carnegie Catering Co., previously headquartered at the former Maplewood Inn.

Nick & Angelo’s opened Nov. 3, at 7376 Oswego Road, offering a menu heavy on Italian specialties created by executive chef Jason Kazmirski who used to work at Santangelo’s on Old Liverpool Road.

Bill’s daughters, Nichelle LaFluer and Nicole LaFluer-Valentino, may own the place someday, but for now they’re working as the ristorante’s managers.

Nick & Angelo’s is open for both lunch and dinner; 451-2702; nickandangelosristorante.com.

Overnight parking bans

At midnight on Nov. 15, winter parking rules went into effect across the town of Salina. No on-street parking is allowed from midnight to 8 a.m. until April 15.  

“Please abide by this rule so the highway department can do their job safely and keep your street clear,” advised Town Supervisor Mark Nicotra. 

In the village, the annual ban on overnight parking started on Nov. 1 and runs through April 15.

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