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

1816 Dwelling House

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., March 20, 2018

1. 1816 Dwelling House Marker

Inscription.
The Dwelling House or "Bell House" contained a kitchen, large community dining rooms, and retiring rooms (bedrooms). At the height of this community, 100 Shakers lived in the main building and the 'T' shaped wing. On its roof in a cupola, hung a large bell which was used to signal rising time and to call members at meal time from their widely scattered work places in the fields and shops. The Dwelling House was razed about 1927. The bell is now located at the southeast corner of the Meeting House.

Erected by Shaker Heritage Society of Albany, New York.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Man-Made Features • Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Communal and Utopian Societies series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1927.

Location. 42° 44.53′ N, 73° 48.693′ W. Marker is in Albany, New York, in Albany County. It can be reached from Meeting House Road east of Heritage Ln (Local Route 151). Marker is about 300 feet north of the Meeting House/Visitor Center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 25 Meeting House Road, Albany NY 12211, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York

and in the Capital District.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this

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marker: Herb Garden & Drying House (1856) (a few steps from this marker); Ministry (1825) (a few steps from this marker); Shaker Heritage Society Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); Sisters' Workshop (1840) (within shouting distance of this marker); Ministry Shop (1825) (within shouting distance of this marker); Creamery (1856) (within shouting distance of this marker); What Is This Place?/ Who Were The Shakers (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Wash House & Cannery (c.1858) (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Albany.

Also see . . .
1. Watervliet Shaker Historic District. National Park Service website entry (Submitted on March 30, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)

2. Shaker Heritage Society of Albany, New York. Society website homepage (Submitted on March 30, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)

3. Shaker Heritage Society of Albany, New York on Facebook. (Submitted on March 30, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., March 20, 2018

2. 1816 Dwelling House Marker

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Credits. This page was last revised on March 12, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 30, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,241 times since then and 68 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 30, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.