It has a side-gable roof, asymmetrically placed chimneys, and a four-bay facade with irregular placement of windows and entrance.

The entrance is sheltered by a portico with a fully pedimented gable, and square supporting posts.

Tay was a farmer and shoemaker, and it is possible that one of the additions was used by him or other family members for the home-based manufacture of shoes.

[2] The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984.

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