167 Main Street

In the center of the village stands one of Newfields most distinguised buildings. Presently (in 2003) owned by Sandra and John Davis, and operated as Bird Haven Bed and Breakfast, it was built in the Italianate style by Dr. Christopher Columbus Cook in about 1870. A long time beloved Newfield physician, Dr. Cook is said to have come to town on his horse just after graduating from medical college in Geneva, N.Y. in the 1840's. At that time he had little more than his satchel to his name. Dr. Cook opened his first office in the Dudley house on the corner of Shaffer Rd. and Main Street and his practice flourished. After marrying Dudley's daughter, Almira, they lived in the large home pictured here.