Pratt Homestead

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Pratt Homestead
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Location866 Rt. 203
Spencertown, New York
Coordinates 42°19′44″N73°33′04″W / 42.32889°N 73.55111°W / 42.32889; -73.55111 Coordinates: 42°19′44″N73°33′04″W / 42.32889°N 73.55111°W / 42.32889; -73.55111
Area8.8 acres (3.6 ha)
Built1760
Architectural styleGeorgian
NRHP reference No. 09000907 [1]
Added to NRHPOctober 2, 2009

The Pratt Homestead Historic Site is a privately owned home located in Spencertown, New York along SR 203. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2009. Its historic significance is attributed to the degree of attention given to its restoration. It was built around 1760 by a family of Spencertown known to have been among the founding members of this community. It served many purposes, among them being agricultural, live stock management, as well as a primary residence.

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  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. July 9, 2010.

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