The Hyco House in Mathews County that was built by Dr. William Tood Smith in the 1830s has a new owner who says he wants to open the landmark to the public. Property Manager Tabitha Ramseyer tells WAVY renovations are under way and the new owner wants the community to weigh in on the project. The house is on Buckley Hall Road and is one of the few that survived the Civil War when union soldier burned most of the surrounding homes.