Hilton, Adam, House
Why it's listed
Built around 1800 for Adam Hilton, an early settler, this two-story stone farmhouse sits near the base of the Helderberg escarpment in Guilderland, with a view toward Altamont and the land to the east. The house is five bays wide under a gable roof. Its walls are random coursed ashlar with stone lintels and sills. A wooden addition on the north side and a front portico with lattice supports were added around 1860. The interior remains basically intact. The house is one of the few stone houses in Albany County and the only one of its type in Guilderland. The lattice-supported portico is considered unique to the area and was probably made popular by a local craftsman. The original farm setting has been maintained, even as modern suburban development moves closer. The building is regarded as a significant example of early nineteenth-century vernacular stone construction. It remains in residential use, and its architect and builder are unknown.
Significance in brief: The house is one of the few stone houses in Albany County and the only building of its type in Guilderland. Its front portico with lattice supports is described as unique to the area. It is a well-preserved example of early nineteenth-century vernacular stone construction, standing in an area facing 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 82001071, listed November 10, 1982. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 6073 Leesome Ln., Guilderland |
|---|---|
| County | Albany County |
| Listed | November 10, 1982 |
| Reference number | 82001071 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architectural style | Vernacular stone farmhouse |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Condition is listed as good, with the interior basically intact and no known threats. It is in residential use and the original farm setting has been maintained. |
| Acreage | 4.2 |
| Coordinates | 42.69193, -74.03823 (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 82001071.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q4679237
- This listing as JSON
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