Chapel House
Why it's listed
Chapel House is a two-story residence built around 1910 in the Arts and Crafts style, set in a heavily wooded area on the southern edge of the State University at Albany campus in Guilderland. It was originally a private home, secluded and adjacent to the Albany Country Club. When the State University system took over the golf course to build its new campus, the house became part of the grounds, and it now serves as an ecumenical center. The building has stucco walls with half-timbering, an asymmetrical plan, a hexagonal tower on the south side, large overhangs with exposed timbers, and grouped casement windows. Some original interior details survive. The architect and builder are unknown. It was recognized as the only Arts and Crafts example in the town, and as a largely intact record of early suburban living. Its survival close to modern suburban development adds to its importance in the town's historic resources.
Significance in brief: The nomination calls it the only example of the Arts and Crafts style in the town of Guilderland. It remains largely intact and secluded, showing the suburban lifestyle of its period. Its survival near modern suburban development adds to its significance within the multiple resource area.
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 82001057, listed November 10, 1982. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | Western Ave., Guilderland |
|---|---|
| County | Albany County |
| Listed | November 10, 1982 |
| Reference number | 82001057 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architectural style | Arts and Crafts |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Used as an ecumenical chapel and center for the university; condition marked fair, with no known threats. |
| Acreage | 3.6 |
| Coordinates | 42.68190, -73.83053 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
Religious properties are listed for their architectural or historical significance, not their religious use. Listing is honorary and does not restrict the congregation's use of the building. The federal rehabilitation credit is generally unavailable unless part of the building is income-producing; some state programmes and preservation grants do cover religious buildings. Federal funding or permits trigger Section 106 review.
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 82001057.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q5073030
- This listing as JSON
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