Altamont in Albany County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Severson House
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, July 1, 2011
1. Severson House Marker
Jurrian Severson
Located on Map of West Manor
Rensselaerswyck, 1767
Erected 1932 by New York State Education Department.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Man-Made Features • Notable Buildings • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1767.
Location. 42° 42.19′ N, 74° 1.463′ W. Marker is in Altamont, New York, in Albany County. It is at the intersection of Main Street (New York State Route 146) and Brandle Road, on the right when traveling east on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 111 Main Street, Altamont NY 12009, 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: Old Plank Road (a few steps from this marker); Family Cemetery (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Altamont, New York (approx. 0.2 miles away); Knowersville (approx. 0.2 miles away); Dr F. Crounse (approx. Ό mile away); St. Lucy/St. Bernadette Catholic Church / Iglesia Catσlica St. Lucy/St. Bernadette (approx. Ό mile away); Altamont High School / Instituto Altamont (approx. Ό mile away); Knower House (approx. Ό mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Altamont.
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Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, July 1, 2011
2. Severson House Marker on Main Street in Altamont
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, November 5, 2011
3. Severson House Marker
This morning view is to the west, up Main Street (Rt 146).
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, February 9, 2013
4. Severson House Marker
The Severson House Marker is the one on the right.
Photographed by N.E. Baldwin, May 27, 1937
5. Severson House as Recorded in the Historic American Building Survey
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, November 5, 2011
6. The Severson House in 2011
Credits. This page was last revised on November 30, 2018. It was originally submitted on July 23, 2011, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. This page has been viewed 1,372 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 23, 2011, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. 3. submitted on November 9, 2011, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. 4. submitted on February 9, 2013, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. 5. submitted on July 23, 2011, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. 6. submitted on November 9, 2011, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
