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Yates House
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By Howard C. Ohlhous, December 8, 2008 | |
| | | 1. Yates House Marker - Schenectady, NY | | |
Inscription.
Reputed Oldest House
In City. Typical Early
18th Century Home Of
Abraham Yates
Erected 1932 by New York State Education Department.
Location. 42° 48.993′ N, 73° 56.798′ W. Marker is in Schenectady, New York, in Schenectady County. Marker is on Union Street, on the right when traveling west. Click for map. The Yates House is located within Schenectady's Stockade Historic District, one of the oldest and best preserved neighborhoods in the United States, with roots dating back to a 17th century Dutch colonial trading settlement. "The Stockade", as it is known to locals, was recognized as New York State’s first historic district. The Stockade was added to the national Register of Historic Places in 1974, with an increase in size in 1984. Marker is in this post office area: Schenectady NY 12305, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Arendt Van Curler (about 300 feet away, in a direct line); Joseph C. Yates (about 500 feet away); Cur Non? (about 600 feet away); South Gate of Stockade (about 600 feet away); First Mill (about 700 feet away); Site of Queen's Fort (about 700 feet away); John Glen House 1740 (about 800 feet away); Clench's Tavern (about 800 feet away). Click for a list of all markers in Schenectady.| | | | 
By Howard C. Ohlhous, December 8, 2008 | |
| | | 2. Yates House - Schenectady's Stockade Historic District | | |
Additional keywords. Schenectady Stockade |
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By Howard C. Ohlhous, December 8, 2008 | |
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By Howard C. Ohlhous, December 8, 2008 | |
| | | 4. Yates House | | |
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By Howard C. Ohlhous, December 8, 2008 | |
| | | 5. Another Yates House Marker | | Many of the homes in Schenectady's Stockade Historic District have plaques which identify them and state their build dates. This marker is mounted on the front of the house facing the sidewalk, on the far left corner of the building. | | |
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Credits. This page originally submitted on December 28, 2008, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. This page has been viewed 973 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on December 28, 2008, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
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