D. D. T. Moore Farmhouse
Why it's listed
Built around 1850 at 352 Loudon Road in Loudonville, this wood-frame farmhouse was once the center of Middlebrook Farm, owned by D. D. T. Moore. Moore held a large tract south of the Hughson property and developed a showpiece farm with a peach orchard. It was called the Middlebrook State Premium Farm in 1854, and he was reportedly awarded a prize as the best farm in New York State. In 1853 he was among the officers who formed a county agricultural society, and he also served as Superintendent of the New York State Central Stockyards. The house began as a story-and-a-half building. Around 1890 to 1900 its roof was raised to create a full second story, porches were added, and the house was generally renovated. It still resembles the old lithograph of the farm. It sits on its original site, set back by a long sloping lawn with many trees and shrubs, and it is still used as a residence along the historic plank road.
Significance in brief: The house is tied to D. D. T. Moore, who owned a large tract and ran the Middlebrook State Premium Farm with a peach orchard, reportedly winning a prize as the best farm in New York State. Moore also helped form a county agricultural society in 1853 and served as Superintendent of the New York State Central Stockyards. The house also contributes to the historic character of the Loudon Road (Albany-Newtonville Plank Road) corridor.
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 79003244, listed October 4, 1979. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 352 Loudon Rd., Loudonville |
|---|---|
| County | Albany County |
| Listed | October 4, 1979 |
| Reference number | 79003244 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architectural style | Colonial style house |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | In residential use and in good condition; the form lists zoning, road and developer pressures as threats. |
| Acreage | 2.4 |
| Coordinates | 42.69344, -73.75499 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
National Register listing is honorary: it recognises significance and does not restrict what a private owner may do without federal money or permits. It unlocks the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit for income-producing buildings, state credits in many states, and Section 106 review when federal agencies are involved. See what listing means in practice.
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Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 79003244.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q5203556
- This listing as JSON
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