[5] It filled that role for approximately 30 years, after which it fell into disuse.

[5] In 1873, the building was purchased by the town of Rye for $1000, with an additional $2658 spent on renovations.

[5] This included adding to the front of the building, along with moving the bell tower forward.

[5] At some point, believed to be in the final quarter of the 19th century, the building was raised to add a ground-level story.

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