Aumic House
Why it's listed
Built in 1887 as a summer residence, this large house sits halfway up the Helderberg escarpment in Guilderland, with a commanding view of Altamont and the land to the east. It combines Shingle and Colonial Revival influences in a massive composite design, with a hipped roof, gables, dormers, paired windows, and a one-story porch of wide rounded arches beneath a balcony with a hipped roof over the center entrance. Repeated arches, bargeboard and cross-hatch exterior boarding give it a stately character, and the symmetrical layout reflects classical influence. Around the turn of the century Altamont became a popular summer retreat, and substantial homes rose on and near the escarpment. This one reflects Guilderland's growth as a resort town. It remains unaltered and in excellent repair, and a stone storage building on the property is counted as a contributing feature. Its architectural significance stands out as suburban development presses toward the town.
Significance in brief: The house reflects Guilderland's growth as a resort town, when Altamont became a popular summer retreat and large estates were built on and around the Helderberg escarpment. Its design stresses symmetry and repeated architectural elements influenced by classical styles. It remains unaltered and in excellent repair, and stands out against encroaching suburban development.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 82001056, listed November 10, 1982. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | Leesome Ln., Guilderland |
|---|---|
| County | Albany County |
| Listed | November 10, 1982 |
| Reference number | 82001056 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architectural style | Composite style with Shingle and Colonial Revival influences |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Inventory form lists the present use as summer residence; the text describes the house as unaltered and in excellent repair, though the condition box is checked as good. A stone storage building on the site is noted as contributing. |
| Acreage | 16.4 |
| Coordinates | 42.68762, -74.03432 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
National Register listing is honorary for a privately owned home: it does not by itself restrict what an owner may do with their own money, and it does not require public access. Restrictions come from local landmark or historic-district ordinances, which are separate (how they differ).
Owner-occupied houses are not eligible for the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit, which applies to income-producing buildings, but many states offer credits for homeowners. Listing also opens the door to preservation easements and to buying a plaque. Start with what listing means for homeowners, renovating a listed house and selling one.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.
Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 82001056.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q4821860
- This listing as JSON
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