Schuyler, Philip, Mansion (Additional Documentation)
Also known as: Pastures,The
Why it's listed
Built between 1761 and 1764 on a sloping site in southern Albany, the Schuyler Mansion was the home of General Philip Schuyler, a leading political and military figure of the Revolutionary and early Federal periods. The brick Georgian house measures about 67 feet by 47 feet and has a center-hall plan, a hipped roof, and a wooden balustrade with Chinese fret panels. A boston carpenter, John Gaborial, supervised construction. Inside, an elaborate staircase with three differently turned balusters per tread and a wide hall once hung with scenic wallpaper show the quality of the interiors. The house later served as an orphanage, and an octagonal vestibule was added around 1815. New York State acquired it in the early twentieth century, restored it in 1916 and again around 1950, and has operated it as a museum. It was recognized for its architecture and for its association with Schuyler, and it later received National Historic Landmark status.
Significance in brief: The 1967 survey form calls it one of the most distinguished Late Georgian houses in the Middle Colonies, rivaling the finest town houses of New York City and Philadelphia. It was the home of General Philip Schuyler, a major political and military leader in the Revolutionary and early Federal periods. Its Chinese lattice roof balustrade is described as the earliest of its kind in Georgian Colonial architecture.
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 67000008, listed December 24, 1967. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | Clinton and Schuyler Sts., Albany |
|---|---|
| County | Albany County |
| Listed | December 24, 1967 |
| Reference number | 67000008 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architect / builder | Construction supervised by John Gaborial, a master carpenter from Boston; built for General Philip Schuyler |
| Architectural style | Georgian (Late Georgian) |
| Areas of significance | Architecture, Ethnic Heritage-Black |
| Level of significance | Local |
| National Historic Landmark | Yes, designated December 24, 1967 |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Operated as a museum (historic house exhibit) owned by the State of New York; described as restored and in excellent condition, though the west wall is somewhat deteriorated. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Within district | South End-Groesbeckville Historic District |
| Coordinates | 42.64140, -73.75952 (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 67000008.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q1666617
- This listing as JSON
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