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By William Fischer, Jr., March 21, 2018
Washington Avenue Armory
1 New York, Albany County, Albany — Washington Avenue Armory
2006 Preservation Merit Award Adaptive UseMap (db m115739) HM
2 New York, Albany County, Albany, Downtown — United Traction Company BuildingNational Register of Historic Places
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m147135) HM
3 New York, Albany County, Albany, Ten Broeck Triangle — Ten Broeck Mansion
Erected by General Abraham and Elizabeth Van Rensselaer Ten Broeck Erected 1798 Occupied by the Thomas Olcott Family 1848-1948 Given to the Albany County Historical Association in 1948Map (db m139505) HM
4 New York, Albany County, Altamont — Inn of George Severson
Old Schoharie Road Built at close of Revolution First Post Office of West Guilderland as this place was then called Map (db m49847) HM
5 New York, Albany County, Altamont — Severson House
Built by Early Settler Jurrian Severson Located on Map of West Manor Rensselaerswyck, 1767 Map (db m44897) HM
6 New York, Albany County, Cohoes — First Power Mill for the Manufacture of Knit Fabrics
First Power Mill - for the - Manufacture of Knit Fabrics ———————— Erected in 1843, By Egberts & Bailey Inventors of the Power Knitting Machine in 1832. ·      ·      . . . Map (db m11350) HM
7 New York, Albany County, Colonie — Boght Church
Site of the Reformed Dutch Church of the Boght 1st Church North of Albany Organized by the Classis Of Albany, Feb. 22, 1784 Map (db m24730) HM
8 New York, Albany County, Guilderland — Schoolcraft House
Built Circa 1840 By John L. Schoolcraft U.S. Congressman 1848-1852 Albany Banker and Whig Leader Delegate to the 1860 National Convention Map (db m65410) HM
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9 New York, Albany County, New Scotland — David Allen House
Land leased From Patroon c.1779. Original House Is Stone. Wood Sections Added Later. Occupied by The Allen Family over 100 Years. Map (db m97288) HM
10 New York, Albany County, Slingerlands — Slingerlands National Historic District
Slingerlands National Historic DistrictMap (db m244987) HM
11 New York, Albany County, Watervliet — Meneely Foundry
Meneely Foundry 1826 - 1950 First Chime & Carillon in U.S. Cast Here Foremost Bell Maker Patented Rotary Yoke And Casting Procedures. Map (db m40322) HM
12 New York, Allegany County, Alfred — The Robert R. McComsey Career Development Center at the Allen-Steinheim Museum
Dedicated October 6, 1997. The Allen-Steinheim Museum was built between 1876 and 1890 by Alfred University's second president, Jonathan Allen. A natural history museum, the Gothic ediface was built from approximately 8,000 different specimens of . . . Map (db m75795) HM
13 New York, Allegany County, Bolivar — Bolivar Free Library
Has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m153944) HM
14 New York, Allegany County, Bolivar — Lesuer House
Early settler Eli Lesuer bought this property 1834. Elected 1st town assessor 1825, school commissioner 1834, and path master 1846.Map (db m88283) HM
15 New York, Allegany County, Ceres — Ceres School
Has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2010 by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m88289) HM
16 New York, Allegany County, Wellsville — Van Buren Hotel & Fassett House
On this site, in 1832, Harmon & Marinda Van Buren built a log house that developed into a hotel, bar, courthouse, and town hall. The house was replaced by the Van Burens with a substantial hotel that was destroyed by fire in 1867. In 1871, Isaac W. . . . Map (db m170709) HM
17 New York, Bronx County, Bronx, Pelham Bay Park — Bartow – Pell MansionDesignated Landmark • New York City
Built between 1836 and 1842 as a country seat for Robert Bartow, descendant of Thomas Pell who established the Manor of Pelham here in 1654, this house is one of the finest examples of the late Federal style in the country. It was restored by the . . . Map (db m32032) HM
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18 New York, Bronx County, Bronx, Pelham Bay Park — Bartow Pell Mansion
. . . Map (db m192137) HM
19 New York, Bronx County, Bronx, Van Cortlandt Park — Cortlandt House
Built by Frederick van Cortlandt MDCCXLVIII Placed in the custody of the Colonial Dames of the State of New York – MDCCXLVIII Opened by them as a public Museum MDCCCXCVII This large estate has been held continuously by the descendants of Jacobus . . . Map (db m237833) HM
20 New York, Bronx County, Bronx, Van Cortlandt Park — Van Cortlandt House
Van Cortlandt House has been designated a Registered National Historic Landmark.
Under the provisions of the Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935 this site possesses exceptional value in commemorating and illustrating the history of the . . . Map (db m53823) HM
21 New York, Bronx County, Bronx, Van Cortlandt Park — Van Cortlandt House Museum
This Revolutionary War landmark is the oldest house in the Bronx and became the first historic house museum in New York City. It is a National Historic Landmark listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a proud New York City . . . Map (db m53830) HM
22 New York, Bronx County, Bronx, Van Cortlandt Park — Van Cortlandt MansionDesignated Landmark New York City
Here in 1781, to deceive the British, General George Washington kept campfires burning in the area surrounding the house while he gained time for safe withdrawal of his troops across the Hudson River. The property on which this magnificent manor . . . Map (db m53824) HM
23 New York, Broome County, Binghamton — Alfred Dunk House
Alfred Dunk House has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985 by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m198185) HM
24 New York, Broome County, Binghamton — Phelps Mansion Museum
Phelps Mansion Museum has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places 1973 by the United States Department of the Interior Map (db m92921) HM
25 New York, Broome County, Deposit — Oldest Building In Deposit
Historical Marker Oldest Building In Deposit-1799 Formerly Rookery Tavern 1800-1870Map (db m92766) HM
26 New York, Cattaraugus County, Great Valley — 255 — Plank Road House
Built ca 1856 at junction of Ellicottville-Great Valley Plank Road & road to Franklinville. Served as hotel, livery & post officeMap (db m95789) HM
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27 New York, Cattaraugus County, Leon — Leon Grange
Leon Grange has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2014 by the United States Department of the Interior Map (db m133013) HM
28 New York, Cattaraugus County, Olean — 761 — Bartlett House
Built 1881. Home of Frank & Fannie Bartlett, civic leaders and philanthropists. Served Co. Health Dept 1930-1989. Became museum 1990.Map (db m182077) HM
29 New York, Cattaraugus County, Yorkshire — First Frame House
First Frame House in town of Yorkshire Built in 1820 by Isaac Williams Opened as a tavern 1822 Map (db m86650) HM
30 New York, Cayuga County, Auburn — 1836 Willard Mansion
1836 Willard Mansion A family home based on the cornstarch fortune of Dr. Sylvester Willard, philanthropist and Secretary of the Auburn Theological Seminary Map (db m88041) HM
31 New York, Cayuga County, Auburn — Auburn Prison
Auburn Prison Erection commenced 1816 First prisoners 1817 assisted in construction First electrocution in the world 1890 Map (db m87987) HM
32 New York, Cayuga County, Auburn — David Munson Osborne Memorial City Hall
Opened 1930- Henry Shepley, architect. Donated by Helen Osborne Storrow and Emily Osborne Harris in memory of their father, D.M. Osborne.Map (db m88391) HM
33 New York, Cayuga County, Auburn — Willard Memorial Chapel - Welch Memorial BuildingBuilt 1892-1894
has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m159471) HM
34 New York, Cayuga County, Auburn — William H. SewardBorn 1801 — Died 1872 — Resided in This House 1824-1872 —
William H. Seward Born 1801 — Died 1872 Resided in This House 1824-1872 New York Governor, United States Senator, Secretary of State in Cabinets of Presidents Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson. The leading figure in the purchase of . . . Map (db m88368) HM
35 New York, Cayuga County, Cayuga — Peter Yawger HouseArcadia ca. 1835
Considered one of the finest examples of Palladian inspired Greek Revival Style architecture in the Finger Lakes. Restored and placed on the National Historic Register by Andres Casas and Terence Dewis in 2004. Peter Yawger was a 19th c. NY . . . Map (db m145777) HM
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36 New York, Cayuga County, Locke — Oldest Known House
in the Hamlet of Locke Built in 1820 Moved to present location in 1904Map (db m159517) HM
37 New York, Cayuga County, Moravia — Oldest House in Moravia
The kitchen of this house is the original cabin built by Gershom Morse in 1794.Map (db m100634) HM
38 New York, Cayuga County, Weedsport — Firehouse
Firehouse constructed 1884 of local brick to hold newly purchased 1878 Silsby steam powered pumper. Belfry bell is original. Map (db m83763) HM
39 New York, Chautauqua County, Bemus Point — Bemus Point Hotels
Between 1871 and 1880 four separate hotels were constructed on Lakeside Drive: Felton House; Columbian Inn; Mason House; and the Hotel Lenhart.Map (db m97612) HM
40 New York, Chautauqua County, Bemus Point — Bemus Point Library1908-1967
First library built on land donated by Elizabeth Bemus, librarian & study club founder chartered by NYS in 1910.Map (db m97613) HM
41 New York, Chautauqua County, Chautauqua — Lewis Miller Cottage
Lewis Miller Cottage, Chautauqua Institution has been designated a Registered National Historic Landmark. Under the provisions of the Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935. This site possesses exceptional value in commemmorating or . . . Map (db m117533) HM
42 New York, Chautauqua County, Chautauqua — Pier Building1886 - 1916
Replacing the old wharf, the pier building stood three stories high, with ticket, baggage and dock offices in the first floor, shops and an observation veranda on the second floor, and dorms and classrooms on the third floor. This was the main . . . Map (db m117530) HM
43 New York, Chautauqua County, Chautauqua — This Tower
This tower erected in 1911 by the contributions of many Chautauquans, is a memoral to Lewis Miller one of the founders of Chautauqua. In his honor, four additional bells and a new console have been added to the tower by members of the . . . Map (db m117531) HM
44 New York, Chautauqua County, Dunkirk — Dunkirk Lighthouse
Dunkirk Lighthouse has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places By The United States Department of The Interior Built 1875Map (db m51904) HM
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45 New York, Chautauqua County, Ellery — Red Bird Tavern
At this site on lands he acquired in 1809 Wm. Barrows built a tavern which was a welcome stop along the old Chautauqua Road.Map (db m172782) HM
46 New York, Chautauqua County, Fredonia — Abell Inn Site
General Lafayette was entertained at a reception and dinner given in his honor June 4, 1825 in the Abell Inn which stood on this site.Map (db m132177) HM
47 New York, Chautauqua County, Frewsburg — Frew House
Frew House First house erected in Frewsburg. Built 1807 by Hugh and Mary R. Frew Map (db m105669) HM
48 New York, Chautauqua County, Jamestown — "Allen's Opera House"
"Allen's Opera House" 1881 Allen's Opera House 1898 Samuel's Opera House 1919 Shea's Opera House/Theater 1968 Little Theater of JamestownMap (db m94863) HM
49 New York, Chautauqua County, Jamestown — Dexterville Tavern
. . . Map (db m105588) HM
50 New York, Chautauqua County, Jamestown — Site of Jamestown Female Seminary
1849-1859, Clarissa D. Wheeler, Founder and Head. Map (db m99997) HM
51 New York, Chautauqua County, Jamestown — Thurston Block
Built 1875 - 1880 by Dr. J. Hamilton Thurston dentist and urban developer, these residential townhouses, among the first in western New York, transitioned intact to commercial enterprises.Map (db m172762) HM
52 New York, Chautauqua County, Lakewood — 12 — Aull Cottage
This historic Lakewood home, built in the "cottage" style in 1865 and was known as the "Aull Cottage". It was built for Major W.F. Aull who served in the Civil War. Major Aull's daughter Jennie met and eventually married Paul Arthor Sorg. They built . . . Map (db m105890) HM
53 New York, Chautauqua County, Lakewood — 6 — Chautauqua Avenue, Looking North to Lake
The original building on the northwest corner of the Chautauqua Avenue and Summit Street intersection was one of the several small hotels that lined Chautauqua Avenue in the 1880s and 1890s. It operated under several names until the hotel business . . . Map (db m105766) HM
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54 New York, Chautauqua County, Lakewood — 2 — First Kent House and Second Kent House
First Kent House. The first of two hotels by this name was built in 1875 east of the Lakeview House. The present day Chautauqua Lake Yacht Club occupies a portion of the hotel site. Its 103 bedrooms providing accommodations for 500 guests . . . Map (db m105900) HM
55 New York, Chautauqua County, Lakewood — 1 — Lakeview House, Sterlingworth Hotel and Lakewood Country Club
Lakeview House. Built in 1870, this was the first large resort hotel on the west side of Chautauqua Lake. It was first named the Cowing House and renamed the Lakeview House in 1874. The hotel had a 150 foot frontage along the lake and extended . . . Map (db m105898) HM
56 New York, Chautauqua County, Lakewood — 4 — Lakewood Village Hall
This Dutch Colonial structure is a center for village government and community activities. It was built in 1915 to house the citizen-oriented Lakewood Hose Company dating from 1895. Automaker J. Ward Packard, a resident of the village, donated the . . . Map (db m105937) HM
57 New York, Chautauqua County, Lakewood — 10 — New Holbrook Hotel
This historic building is the last of several small hotels built during Lakewood's resort era in the late 19th century. Economical for people who could not afford the luxury hotels. Also hired help from larger hotels would lodge here. Rooms on the . . . Map (db m105889) HM
58 New York, Chautauqua County, Lakewood — 3 — Packard Mansion
Mr, J. Ward Packard who invented the Packard Motor Car, came to Lakewood as a summer visitor in the late 1800's. He built this mansion as his permanent home in 1912. The interior decor of the 32 room house was adapted from European models. The front . . . Map (db m105893) HM
59 New York, Chautauqua County, Mayville — The Holland Land Company Vault
. . . Map (db m172799) HM
60 New York, Chautauqua County, Sherman — Log Dwelling
Log Dwelling Originally a French fort having no doors or windows and a log roof with entrance through a protected underground tunnel, this building was sold and used as a dwelling. At this time, doors, windows, floors and a roof were added. It is . . . Map (db m117541) HM
61 New York, Chautauqua County, Sherman — Peter Ripley Residence
Peter Ripley Residence This home, the oldest frame building standing in Sherman, was moved approximately three city blocks. Furnishings depict life of an average settler's family about 1830.Map (db m117540) HM
62 New York, Chautauqua County, Westfield — Harriet Campbell-Taylor House
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m117528) HM
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63 New York, Chautauqua County, Westfield — Oldest Settled Property in Chautauqua County
This Property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m102989) HM
64 New York, Chautauqua County, Westfield — The Mack House
The Mack House built 1821 79 N. Portage · Westfield, N.Y. This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior Map (db m117526) HM
65 New York, Chemung County, Elmira — Gillett Memorial Hall
Has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m143193) HM
66 New York, Chemung County, Elmira — Grace Episcopal Church378 West Church Street
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior circa 1898Map (db m242617) HM
67 New York, Chemung County, Elmira — Mark Twain Study
Built on East Hill 1874
Given to Elmira College in 1952. He wrote "Tom Sawyer", other novels in the study when summering in ElmiraMap (db m43942) HM
68 New York, Chemung County, Elmira — 442 — Pratt House
Abolitionist Jervis Langdon sold house to Daniel R. Pratt in 1862. Once thought destroyed, house was moved here from E. Union St. ca. 1876.Map (db m127996) HM
69 New York, Chemung County, Elmira — St. Patricks Apartments1990 — National Register of Historic Places —
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70 New York, Chemung County, Elmira — Tompkins Hall
has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior ———————— [Dedication] Sarah·Wey·Tompkins·Hall In memory of . . . Map (db m154372) HM
71 New York, Chemung County, Horseheads — Chemung Railway DepotCirca 1866
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m154255) HM
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72 New York, Chemung County, Wellsburg — Christ Episcopal ChurchEstab. 1869
Has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m198212) HM
73 New York, Chenango County, Greene — First Hotel
First hotel in Greene erected on this site in 1803 by Thomas WattlesMap (db m94152) HM
74 New York, Chenango County, Greene — Wilcox Homestead
First tavern in the town of erected on this site by Conrad Sharp, 1794. First town meeting held here in 1798.Map (db m94164) HM
75 New York, Chenango County, Guilford — Site of the First Log Cabin
Site of the first log cabin Dec. 25, 1795 Replaced by Dibbles Tavern - 1798Map (db m220781) HM
76 New York, Chenango County, New Berlin — Historic Law Office
Erected in the early 19th century and continuously occupied by local attorneys from ca. 1830-1995. Attorneys included: General A.C Welch, H.H. Harrington, A.M. Morse, and James HoneywellMap (db m93452) HM
77 New York, Chenango County, New Berlin — Site of Daniel Scribner's Home
Site of Daniel Scribner's Home Built 1790 First house in 16th township. Large log building used as trading post and for town meetings.Map (db m93458) HM
78 New York, Chenango County, Norwich — First Log Cabin
First log cabin in Norwich was built on this site about 1790 by Colonel William Monroe "Drummer Boy of the Revolutionary War" State Education Department 1936Map (db m92594) HM
79 New York, Chenango County, Oxford — Baldwin Home
Site Of home built by Jonathan Baldwin in 1794. Builder 1st School, Many houses & 2nd river bridge. moved west of P.O. in 1939. Replaced by Co. Bicentennial '82 Map (db m92733) HM
80 New York, Clinton County, Plattsburgh — City Hall - 1917
City Hall was built by John Russell Pope, who later used its classical lines to design the Jefferson Memorial in Washington. L hotel de ville fut construite par John Russell Pope. Il reprit ce style de lignes classiques pour la . . . Map (db m115220) HM
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81 New York, Clinton County, Plattsburgh — Woolsey Mansion
Built before 1800 Melancton Lloyd Woolsey 1758-1819 first collector of customs first county clerk.Map (db m177295) HM
82 New York, Clinton County, Schuyler Falls — Joseph Ladue1855-1901
The founder of Dawson City, Yukon Territory, during the Klondike Gold Rush. Married Katherine "Kittie" Mason and bought this home in 1897.Map (db m194594) HM
83 New York, Columbia County, Chatham — 133 — Tracy Memorial Village Hall
has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2016 by the United States Department of the Interior.Map (db m135960) HM
84 New York, Columbia County, Churchtown — “The Hill”
Built in 1802 by Henry Walter Livingston, who died here 1810.Map (db m165566) HM
85 New York, Columbia County, Clermont — Brick House Built in 1804
by Dr. Thomas Brodhead. The bricks were made here of clay kneaded by cattle being driven over itMap (db m136309) HM
86 New York, Columbia County, Clermont — The Stone Jug
Built 1752. A typical Dutch house and one of the oldest houses in the Town of Clermont Map (db m77137) HM
87 New York, Columbia County, Clermont — Town Hall Clermont
Built in 1894 as a Grange HallMap (db m136306) HM
88 New York, Columbia County, Kinderhook — 1849-50     A House TransformedMartin Van Buren Nat’l Hist Site — National Park Service —
Architect Richard Upjohn’s renovations to Lindenwald in 1849-50 had a tremendous influence on the main house, originally built in 1797 by Judge Peter Van Ness. The red brick was painted yellow and brown and a four-and-a-half story Italianate tower . . . Map (db m37784) HM
89 New York, Columbia County, Kinderhook — A Bustling HouseholdMartin Van Buren Nat’l Hist Site — National Park Service —
Lindenwald seems quiet today, but when Martin Van Buren lived here there was a stream of family, friends and political colleagues constantly coming and going. There was also an ever-changing mix of agricultural and domestic employees. Some workers . . . Map (db m37828) HM
90 New York, Columbia County, Kinderhook — Farmhands and FishingMartin Van Buren Nat’l Hist Site — National Park Service —
Over the years, Martin Van Buren enlarged his farm from 137 acres to 221 acres through three transactions. Throughout his ownership he relied on employees to perform the labor necessary to make Lindenwald’s acreage productive. In September of 1843 . . . Map (db m37835) HM
91 New York, Columbia County, Kinderhook — Fertile Political GroundMartin Van Buren Nat’l Hist Site — National Park Service —
Van Buren’s 1839 purchase of the fine eighteenth-century house and farm he renamed “Lindenwald” represented his drastic rise from tavern-keeper’s son to prominent gentleman. While the fields and orchards of Lindenwald proved to be bountiful, Van . . . Map (db m37810) HM
92 New York, Columbia County, Kinderhook — House of History
Built in 1810 by James Vanderpoel. Purchased by the Columbia County Historical Society in 1925.Map (db m37493) HM
93 New York, Columbia County, Kinderhook — Lawrence Van Buren Housec. 1812
Brother of Pres. Martin Van BurenMap (db m118566) HM
94 New York, Columbia County, Kinderhook — Lindenwald
Martin Van Buren, eighth President of the United States lived here from 1841 to 1862.Map (db m37490) HM
95 New York, Columbia County, Kinderhook — Lindenwald and the Old Post RoadMartin Van Buren Nat’l Hist Site — National Park Service —
You are standing along one of the few remaining unpaved stretches of the Old Post Road. In 1839 when Martin Van Buren bought this property, the Old Post Road was the main route on the east side of the Hudson River between Manhattan and Albany, the . . . Map (db m37746) HM
96 New York, Columbia County, Kinderhook — Van Alen Homestead
Erected in 1736 Katrina Van Tassel resided in this house according to tradition.Map (db m37492) HM
97 New York, Columbia County, Kinderhook — Welcome to LindenwaldMartin Van Buren Nat’l Hist Site — National Park Service —
Welcome to Martin Van Buren National Historic Site. “Lindenwald” was the home and farm of the nation’s eighth president. Martin Van Buren’s life bridged the 80 years between the American War for Independence and the U.S. Civil War, the . . . Map (db m37743) HM
98 New York, Columbia County, Livingston — Livingston Town Hall
This section of Town Hall was built by Walter Haynor Jr, on lands conveyed by Solon Smith and his wife Ellen on the 30th of April 1895. At a meeting in Walter Haynor’s house, building of the Town Hall was approved on the 19th of August 1895 at a . . . Map (db m136498) HM
99 New York, Columbia County, Stockport — Staats House
Built by Col. Abram Staats Between 1654 – 1664 Henry Hudson landed here September 17, 1609 in sailing up Hudson River Map (db m77136) HM
100 New York, Columbia County, Valatie — Hoes Housec. 1760
Early Dutch settlers Ancestral home of Maria Hoes mother of Martin Van BurenMap (db m56641) HM

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