Mynderse-Frederick House
Why it's listed
Built around 1800 at 152 Main Street in Guilderland Center, this two-story Colonial-style house began as a residence. When the Schoharie plank road was constructed in the 1840s, it was adapted to serve as a tavern. Later it became the home of Stephen V. Frederick, a teacher and businessman who served as Town Supervisor from 1861 to 1866 and as Albany County Treasurer from 1867 to 1870. The wood-frame building has a gable roof with chimneys at the gable ends, a rear ell, and a classically recessed doorway with pilasters, transom and side lights. Inside, the original newel post and stairway, fireplace mantels and kitchen fireplace survive. Set well back from the road, it keeps its original setting beside a small commercial complex. It is considered locally significant as one of the earliest surviving buildings in Guilderland and a simple vernacular example of a Colonial farmhouse. The Town now owns it and uses it for historic exhibits.
Significance in brief: It is described as a simple, vernacular version of a Colonial-style farmhouse, locally significant as one of the earliest surviving buildings in Guilderland. It was adapted into a tavern when the Schoharie plank road was built in the 1840s. It later became the home of Stephen V. Frederick, Town Supervisor 1861-1866 and Albany County Treasurer 1867-1870.
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 82001075, listed November 10, 1982. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 152 Main St., Guilderland |
|---|---|
| County | Albany County |
| Listed | November 10, 1982 |
| Reference number | 82001075 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architectural style | Colonial Style (simple vernacular Colonial farmhouse) |
| Areas of significance | Exploration/Settlement, Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Owned by the Town of Guilderland and used as a town historic center with historic exhibits; condition rated fair, with no known threats. |
| Acreage | 1 |
| Coordinates | 42.70291, -73.96481 (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 82001075.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q6947809
- This listing as JSON
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