Fuller's Tavern
Why it's listed
Built around 1795 along the Western Turnpike in Guilderland, this two-story wood-frame building opened as a tavern and hotel in 1806. It has a salt box roof, a stone foundation and a carriage barn attached to the west, with a wagon shed among its outbuildings. Inside, many original features survive, including wainscoting, a large fireplace and a staircase. The tavern was run by John Fuller, a major in the State Militia, who was elected to the State Legislature in 1846 and served as Guilderland Town Supervisor from 1846 to 1848. It is one of the few inns remaining from those built along the turnpike in the late eighteenth century, and one of the earliest surviving structures in the town. Though vernacular in character, it is regarded as a significant example of period tavern houses and is locally important for its Fuller family connection. It remains largely intact amid modern suburban development and is now used as a residence.
Significance in brief: It is one of the few remaining inns built along the Western Turnpike in the late eighteenth century. It is a significant example of the tavern houses of its period. It is also locally important for its association with the Fuller family, notably John Fuller, a militia major, state legislator and town supervisor.
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 82001063, listed November 10, 1982. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 6861 Western Tpk., Guilderland |
|---|---|
| County | Albany County |
| Listed | November 10, 1982 |
| Reference number | 82001063 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architect / builder | Architect and builder unknown |
| Architectural style | Vernacular |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Presently used as a residence; condition listed as excellent, on its original site, with no known threats. |
| Acreage | 1.8 |
| Coordinates | 42.72022, -73.95682 (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 82001063.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q5508230
- This listing as JSON
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