Hayes House
Why it's listed
Built in 1910 on Fairview Avenue in Altamont, this large square frame house with a stone foundation, slate hip roof and two-story front columns was the home of a local miller. He had moved his earlier, smaller house to the adjacent lot and built a grander residence beside his flour mill, which sat between the house and the Delaware and Hudson railroad tracks. From the side porch he could supervise the business. The mill drew farmers into the village and benefited local merchants. The mill burned in the 1960s, leaving only its foundations, but the house is virtually unaltered. Inside are stained glass, parquet floors, original mantles, many original light fixtures, oak columns in the double parlor and a working dumb-waiter. The house has been refurnished for public viewing and is maintained by the Altamont Fair, opening during fair week each August. It was recognized for its architecture and its link to local commerce.
Significance in brief: The house reflects the tastes and ambitions of a progressive small-town miller who was the leading figure of the community. Its placement next to his mill shows an early twentieth-century businessman's integration of work and home life. It has remained virtually unaltered, with well-preserved lavish interior details.
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 73001157, listed January 17, 1973. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 104 Fairview Ave., Altamont |
|---|---|
| County | Albany County |
| Listed | January 17, 1973 |
| Reference number | 73001157 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 20th Century; specific date 1910 |
| Areas of significance | Commerce, Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Condition excellent and unaltered; refurnished for public presentation, maintained by the Altamont Fair and open to the public during fair week in August. The mill burned in the 1960s and only its foundations remain. |
| Acreage | 1.5 |
| Coordinates | 42.69916, -74.03055 (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 73001157.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q14706334
- This listing as JSON
Last updated October 2026. Found an error? See the editorial policy for how to report it.