Coeymans-Bronck Stone House
Why it's listed
Built around 1769, this one and one-half story rubblestone house sits beside Hannacroix Creek near the Hudson River in Coeymans, Albany County. It has a five-bay symmetrical front facing the river, a gambrel roof, end chimneys, and a paneled Georgian split door under a cantilevered porch roof that appears original. Inside, the Georgian plan, paneling, built-in cabinetwork, corner cupboard, wide plank floors and period hardware survive. A large modern wing was added on the south side but is separated from the old house by a small hyphen. The house was probably built by Jan Jonas Bronck and Charlotte Amelia Coeymans after her father's estate was divided. Their son-in-law, John Teunise Van Dalfsen, served as the town's first Supervisor in 1817. The house is significant as a rare regional example of transitional Dutch and English design built of stone rather than brick, and as a reminder of early settlement in the area. It remains a single-family home.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues it is an outstanding, well-preserved example of transitional Dutch/English mid-eighteenth century domestic architecture. It is also a rare regional house built of stone rather than brick. It is linked to John Teunise Van Dalfsen, the first Supervisor of the Town of Coeymans, and to the early settlement of the 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 03001148, listed November 15, 2003. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | NY 144, Coeymans |
|---|---|
| County | Albany County |
| Listed | November 15, 2003 |
| Reference number | 03001148 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | ca.1769-ca.1823 |
| Architectural style | COLONIAL/Dutch Colonial/Georgian |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Architecture, Exploration/Settlement, Politics/Government |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Still used as a single dwelling; the main block has been carefully restored, and a modern wing and a non-contributing garage have been added. |
| Acreage | 4.7 |
| Coordinates | 42.46649, -73.79135 (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 03001148.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q5140862
- This listing as JSON
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