Latham in Albany County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Pruyn House
Photographed By Trudi Jacobson, May 6, 2024
1. Pruyn House Marker
The 182-acre farm of Casparus F. Pruyn was acquired from patroon Stephen Van Rensselaer II in 1825. Pruyn was land agent and manager of the patroon's vast estate in upstate New York. The house's "high style" of architecture reflects the influence and stability of the Van Rensselaer patroonship.
Pruyn died in 1846 and his farm was sold in 1848. The site continued to be farmed by private owners until 1983 when the remaining 5.5 acres were purchased by the Town of Colonie to serve as the community's historical and cultural center.
The site includes an original one-room schoolhouse and an historic barn. Both were moved here from elsewhere in the town. Flower and herb gardens are maintained by the Fort Orange Garden Club. The site is listed on the national and state register of historic places.
The Pruyn House complex is operated in partnership with the Town of Colonie, by the friends of Pruyn House, Inc., a not-for-profit corporation chartered by New York State in 1983.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1825.
Location. 42° 43.926′ N, 73° 46.683′ W. Marker is in Latham, New York, in Albany County. Marker can be reached from Old Niskayuna Road, one mile south
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Gen. Henry Knox Trail (approx. 1˝ miles away); Dalessondro Boulevard (approx. 1˝ miles away); Latham (approx. 1.6 miles away); Mother Ann Lee (approx. 1.8 miles away); Shaker Garage (1920) (approx. 1.8 miles away); Shaker Meeting House (approx. 1.8 miles away); Ministry Shop (1825) (approx. 1.8 miles away); Brethren's Workshop (1822) (approx. 1.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Latham.
More about this marker. The marker is near the rear entrance to the house.
Also see . . .
1. The Friends of Pruyn House. (Submitted on May 6, 2024, by Trudi Jacobson of Slingerlands, New York.)
2. Casparus F. Pruyn House (Wikipedia). (Submitted on May 11, 2024, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed By Trudi Jacobson, May 6, 2024
2. Pruyn House
Photographed By Trudi Jacobson, May 6, 2024
3. Pruyn House Marker
The historic barn is in the background.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 11, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 6, 2024, by Trudi Jacobson of Slingerlands, New York. This page has been viewed 63 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 6, 2024, by Trudi Jacobson of Slingerlands, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
