Guilderland in Albany County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Schoolcraft House

Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, May 17, 2013

1. Schoolcraft House Marker

Inscription. Built Circa 1840
By John L. Schoolcraft
U.S. Congressman 1848-1852
Albany Banker and Whig Leader
Delegate to the 1860
National Convention

Erected by Friends / Schoolcraft Cultural Center.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1840.

Location. 42° 42.221′ N, 73° 54.593′ W. Marker is in Guilderland, New York, in Albany County. Marker is at the intersection of Western Ave (U.S. 20) and Schoolcraft Street, on the right when traveling west on Western Ave. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2299 Western Avenue, Guilderland NY 12084, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Site of Hamilton Union Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Henry Rowe Schoolcraft (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Red Men’s Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); Rose Hill 1842 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Glass Works (approx. 0.3 miles away); Hamilton Glass House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Case Homestead (approx. 0.4 miles away); Farm of Evert Bancker (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Guilderland.

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Schoolcraft House is a historic home located in the Town of Guilderland in Albany County, New York. It was built about 1835 and is a distinctive Gothic Revival style dwelling. It features gingerbread vergeboards, pinnacles with crockets, lancet windows, and horizontal beaded siding. It was built by John L. Schoolcraft (1804-1860), U.S. Congressman and uncle of noted American geographer, geologist, Henry Rowe Schoolcraft. The home was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. The Guilderland Town website states the "interior restoration of the Schoolcraft House has begun. Floors are being replaced or restored. Doors and woodwork are being refinished to their original splendor, walls and fireplaces renewed and an "old" kitchen is planned. We look forward to the Schoolcraft Cultural Center's new look!"

Also see . . .
1. John L. Schoolcraft. Biographical Directory of the United States Congress website entry (Submitted on May 22, 2013, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)

2. John Schoolcraft House. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on December 5, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, May 17, 2013

2. Schoolcraft House Marker

Schoolcraft House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, May 17, 2013

3. Schoolcraft House

Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, May 17, 2013

4. Schoolcraft House

Schoolcraft House Detail image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, May 17, 2013

5. Schoolcraft House Detail

Credits. This page was last revised on December 5, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 18, 2013, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. This page has been viewed 1,287 times since then and 86 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 18, 2013, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. 5. submitted on May 19, 2013, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.