Coppola House
Why it's listed
Halfway up the Helderberg escarpment above Altamont, this three-story Colonial Revival house was built around 1910 as a summer residence. It has a commanding view of Altamont and the land to the east. Its gambrel roof carries gables and dormers, and massive paneled chimneys, a dentiled cornice and a Palladian window add classical detail. A one-story porch wraps the house and includes a porte-cochere. Inside, much of the original classical detailing survives. The architect and builder are unknown. The property sits on about 4.2 acres, and a modern garage is not considered historic. Around the turn of the century, Altamont at the base of the Helderbergs became a popular summer retreat, and many fine summer homes were built in the area. This house is considered an outstanding example of that period. It remains unaltered and serves as a reminder of the lifestyle and wealth Altamont once enjoyed. It is still used as a residence.
Significance in brief: The house is described as an outstanding Colonial Revival structure built during the period when Altamont was a popular summer retreat. It remains unaltered and retains much of its original classical interior detail. It is a reminder of the lifestyle and wealth Altamont once enjoyed.
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 82001058, 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 | 82001058 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architectural style | Colonial Revival |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Presently used as a residence; condition listed as good, with no known threats. The house remains unaltered on its original site. |
| Acreage | 4.2 |
| Coordinates | 42.69124, -74.04166 (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 82001058.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q5168885
- This listing as JSON
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