Rose Hill
Why it's listed
Rose Hill is a wood-frame, clapboard house at 2259 Western Turnpike in Guilderland, built around 1800 for Volkert Veeder. Veeder served as an agent for Stephen Van Rensselaer and took an active part in settling the town. His farm covered roughly 148 acres and remained in the Veeder family for the entire nineteenth century. The house sits on a small knoll, set back from the road on a large open lot, and keeps much of its early nineteenth-century setting. Its Federal Style features include a hipped roof crowned with a balustrade, symmetrically placed chimneys, a central front porch with lattice decoration, and a two-story ell on the north side. Much of the original interior detail survives. A barn stands northeast of the house. The building is recorded as being in excellent condition and on its original site, and it is now used as both a residence and an office. It was listed as one of the finest Federal period homes in Guilderland.
Significance in brief: The inventory form describes it as an excellent example of Federal Style design and one of the finest Federal period homes in Guilderland. It was built for Volkert Veeder, an agent for Stephen Van Rensselaer who helped colonize the town. The farm stayed in the Veeder family throughout the nineteenth century.
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 82001079, listed November 10, 1982. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 2259 Western Tpk., Guilderland |
|---|---|
| County | Albany County |
| Listed | November 10, 1982 |
| Reference number | 82001079 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architectural style | Federal |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Listed in excellent condition on its original site; used as a residence and office, with the interior accessible by appointment. |
| Acreage | 28.4 |
| Coordinates | 42.70254, -73.90469 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
National Register listing is honorary: it recognises significance and does not restrict what a private owner may do without federal money or permits. It unlocks the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit for income-producing buildings, state credits in many states, and Section 106 review when federal agencies are involved. See what listing means in practice.
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Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 82001079.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q7367770
- This listing as JSON
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