Schenectady in Schenectady County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Yates House
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, December 8, 2008
1. Yates House Marker - Schenectady, NY
In City. Typical Early
18th Century Home Of
Abraham Yates
Erected 1932 by New York State Education Department.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.
Location. 42° 48.993′ N, 73° 56.798′ W. Marker is in Schenectady, New York, in Schenectady County. It is on Union Street, on the right when traveling west. 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 States first historic district. The Stockade was added to the national Register of Historic Places in 1974, with an increase in size in 1984. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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 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 marker: Nicholas Van DeBogart House (a few steps from this marker); Schenectady Academy (within shouting distance of this marker); Second Site of Dutch Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Dutch Church (within shouting
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Arendt Van Curler (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been permanently removed).
Additional keywords. Schenectady Stockade
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, December 8, 2008
2. Yates House - Schenectady's Stockade Historic District
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, December 8, 2008
3. Yates House
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, December 8, 2008
4. Yates House
Photographed 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.
Historic American Buildings Suryvey, 1936
6. Yates House
Historic American Building Survey, May 1, 1936
7. Yates House
Sheet 1 of 8 Sheets of drawings of the YATES House, No 109 Union Street Schenectay, Schenectady County, New York, Historic American Buildings Survey.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 28, 2008, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. This page has been viewed 4,076 times since then and 167 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on December 28, 2008, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. 6, 7. submitted on May 1, 2016, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
