Van Bergen House

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Van Bergen House
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LocationJct. of NY 9W and Schiller Park Rd., New Baltimore, New York
Coordinates 42°23′4″N73°50′4″W / 42.38444°N 73.83444°W / 42.38444; -73.83444 Coordinates: 42°23′4″N73°50′4″W / 42.38444°N 73.83444°W / 42.38444; -73.83444
Area6 acres (2.4 ha)
Built1786
ArchitectHoughtaling, Thomas
Architectural styleClassical Revival, Federal
NRHP reference No. 91000444 [1]
Added to NRHPApril 25, 1991

Van Bergen House is a historic home located at New Baltimore in Greene County, New York. It was built about 1786 (expanded about 1820) and is a two-story, four by five bay stubblestone residence with a slate-clad hipped roof. It was restored in the mid-20th century. Also on the property is a smoke house. [2]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1991.

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References

  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. John A. Bonafide (December 1990). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Van Bergen House". New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation . Retrieved 2010-05-08.See also: "Accompanying six photos".