Lansing Manor House
Why it's listed
Lansing Manor House is a two-story hipped-roof house of about 1818, set on a plateau overlooking Schoharie Creek about two miles south of North Blenheim. It has a brick-lined frame first story, a wood frame second story, lapped siding, and a five-bay porch across the front. Notable details include a fanlight at the entrance and a small oval window on the south side. Nine original fireplaces still work, and a cellar holds the original kitchen and servants' quarters. Farm outbuildings include a summer kitchen, ice house, milk house, barn and silos. John Lansing Jr., a former Chancellor of New York, gave the property to his son-in-law Jacob Sutherland, a lawyer sent to manage the estate, and the house was built for him and his family. The property lies within the Blenheim Patent of 1769 and later saw anti-rent activity. It operated as a livestock and grain farm into the twentieth century, and the house has changed little since its construction.
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| Period of significance | 19th Century (specific date c. 1800 noted) |
|---|---|
| Areas of significance | Politics/Government, Architecture |
| Acreage | 300 |
| Boundary source | NPS cultural-resource GIS polygon |
| Full listing page | Lansing Manor House (property record) |
What listing means for this property
This is a historic district. Buildings within its boundary are either contributing (they add to the district's significance) or non-contributing. Owners of contributing income-producing buildings can claim the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit; homeowners should look at state credits. National Register districts impose no design review by themselves; a local historic district ordinance, if one exists, does (the difference explained).
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.