Pangburn, Stephen, House
Why it's listed
Built in 1864 for local farmer Stephen Pangburn, this clapboard farmhouse sits at 2357 Old State Road on the eastern fringe of Parker's Corners in Guilderland. It has remained in the same family since construction, and the inventory notes that it is in good condition and still serves as a farmhouse. Its character comes from distinctive Victorian details: unusual pedimented lintels over windows and doors, mitred arch surrounds, attic story windows, and a one-story east ell with narrow eyebrow windows and a porch trimmed with scroll sawn brackets. Much of the original interior detail survives. The architect and builder are not known. The property was recognized for its local architectural and historical significance, resting on its long family association and its high degree of integrity. As modern suburban development spreads into the surrounding area, the house stands out as a well-preserved example of a nineteenth-century Victorian farmhouse.
Significance in brief: The inventory describes it as a well-preserved 19th-century farmhouse that has remained in the Pangburn family since it was built. Its mitred arch window and door surrounds, pedimented lintels, attic story windows and scroll sawn brackets, together with intact interior detail, are cited as marks of architectural integrity. It is presented as a significant example of a Victorian farmhouse 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 82001076, listed November 10, 1982. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 2357 Old State, Guilderland |
|---|---|
| County | Albany County |
| Listed | November 10, 1982 |
| Reference number | 82001076 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architect / builder | Architect and builder unknown |
| Architectural style | Nineteenth-century Victorian farmhouse |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Described as in good condition and still used as a farmhouse; the interior is accessible by appointment. |
| Acreage | 3.6 |
| Coordinates | 42.74323, -73.98222 (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 82001076.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q7610190
- This listing as JSON
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