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

Oldest House

In City

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, January 17, 2019

1. Oldest House Marker

Inscription. Built before 1700 by Hendrick Brouwer a fur trader who died here 1707. Sold 1799 to James Rosa, Supt. Mohawk & Hudson R.R. 1831

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 42° 49.045′ N, 73° 56.845′ W. Marker is in Schenectady, New York, in Schenectady County. It is on North Church Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 14 North Church Street, Schenectady NY 12305, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York,

in the Capital District,

and in the Albany Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in 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 marker: Ride of Symon Schermerhoorn (within shouting distance

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of this marker); Commemorating Massacre (within shouting distance of this marker); Cur Non? (within shouting distance of this marker); Toll House (within shouting distance of this marker); Juno House (within shouting distance of this marker); Joseph C. Yates (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Second Site of Dutch Church (about 300 feet away); Dutch Church (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Schenectady.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Arendt Van Curler (was about 300 feet away but has been permanently removed).

More about this marker. The house has two markers, the left one showing a date 1665 as time of construction.

Oldest House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, January 17, 2019

2. Oldest House

The marker to the right of the entrance is the Oldest House plaque.

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, January 17, 2019

3. Ca. 1665

Marker to the left of doorway
ca. 1665
House of
Jan Janse Jonckers

Credits. This page was last revised on January 19, 2019. It was originally submitted on January 18, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 1,274 times since then and 66 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 18, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.