Crouse, Jacob, Inn
Why it's listed
Built around 1833 for Jacob Crounse, this large clapboard inn on Altamont Road, in the hamlet once called Knowersville and now Altamont, served travellers on the Schoharie Turnpike. Stage coaches changed horses here, which made the inn a hub of local activity. The original building was rectangular with a gable roof. Around 1870 a center gable wing and a one-story porch with squared Doric-style columns and a hipped roof were added, along with a large, square, windowed cupola where the gables meet. The building has served as a residence for more than fifty years, yet it still carries the feel of the old inn. The Crounse family was among the earliest to settle the area and took an active part in town politics. The inn is considered especially important because it survives intact amid modern suburban development, and a stone carriage step still sits in front.
Significance in brief: The inn was a popular stopping place on the Schoharie Turnpike, where stage coaches changed horses, making it a center of activity. The Crounse family were among the area's earliest settlers and were active in town politics. It keeps significant architectural features and survives intact amid modern 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 82001060, listed November 10, 1982. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 3933 Altamont Rd., Guilderland |
|---|---|
| County | Albany County |
| Listed | November 10, 1982 |
| Reference number | 82001060 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architect / builder | Unknown |
| Areas of significance | Transportation, Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Used as a residence for over fifty years; condition rated good; originally an inn. |
| Acreage | 1.1 |
| Coordinates | 42.70510, -74.01898 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
For an income-producing building, listing (individually or as a contributing building in a district) is the gateway to the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit on qualified rehabilitation costs, often stackable with state credits. Work claiming the credit must follow the Secretary of the Interior's Standards and be approved in advance.
Listing does not restrict a private owner acting without federal money or permits; where federal funding or licensing is involved, Section 106 review applies.
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 82001060.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q6118499
- This listing as JSON
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