Blaisdell, Fletcher, Farm Complex
Why it's listed
Set on the south side of Westerlo Street in Coeymans, this farm complex includes eight acres, seven contributing buildings and two modern workshops. The centerpiece is a two-and-a-half-story brick house begun in 1837 by Fletcher Blaisdell on land from his father, Levi. It is a Greek Revival design with a pedimented gable, a broad brick frieze, scroll-sawn brackets and a Doric-columned entrance bearing a date plaque reading "F.B. 1837." An 1850s Picturesque wing and rose arbor were added later. Behind the house stands a 100-by-60-foot hay barn of 1878, built under Levi Blaisdell's son and reached by an earth ramp and timber bridge. Other survivors include a brick smokehouse, a corn crib, a small barn, chicken coops and a tenant house from about 1830, the first structure on the farm. Together they illustrate the architecture of a nineteenth-century Hudson Valley farm and its shift from grain to dairy, and they remain landmarks in Coeymans.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the complex is one of the region's most intact and sophisticated collections of agricultural architecture. The 1837 Greek Revival house is an outstanding regional example of the style, and the 1878 ramp-type hay barn is one of the largest surviving outbuildings of its period in the region. The complex is also tied to agriculture and to the Blaisdell family's long presence in Coeymans.
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 01000246, listed March 12, 2001. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | Westerlo St., Coeymans |
|---|---|
| County | Albany County |
| Listed | March 12, 2001 |
| Reference number | 01000246 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1837-ca.1920 |
| Architectural style | Mid-19th Century/Greek Revival |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Architecture, Agriculture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Historic and current functions are listed as single dwelling and agricultural storage; the house retains a high degree of interior integrity. |
| Acreage | 8 |
| Within district | Coeymans Landing Historic District |
| Coordinates | 42.47244, -73.79942 (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 01000246.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q5458765
- This listing as JSON
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