Sharp Farmhouse
Why it's listed
Built around 1875 on Western Turnpike at Sharp's Corners, beside the Normans Kill in Guilderland, this clapboard farmhouse is believed to have been built for a member of the Sharp family, for whom the crossroads is named. The L-shaped, gable-roofed house shows Stick style character, including exposed studs and sills, an exterior chimney, vergeboards and intricate fan brackets. Carved exposed framing and a small ocular window mark the gable ends, and the one-story front porch has cut-out brackets and a carved base. Some original interior woodwork and detailing survives. The surrounding land is no longer farmed, but the house and the large barn to the east still read as the original farm complex. Its intact details distinguish it from the modern suburban development spreading through the area, and the property stands as a representative example of the agricultural community that characterized Guilderland in the nineteenth century. It is now used as a residence.
Significance in brief: The house is believed to have been built for a member of the Sharp family, for whom the crossroads is named. With its large barn it keeps the integrity of the original farm complex, though the land is no longer farmed. Its intact Stick style details set it apart from the modern suburban development around it, and it represents the agrarian community of nineteenth-century Guilderland.
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 82001084, listed November 10, 1982. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 4379 Western Tpk., Guilderland |
|---|---|
| County | Albany County |
| Listed | November 10, 1982 |
| Reference number | 82001084 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architectural style | Stick style |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Used as a residence; condition rated fair; no threats known; interior accessible by appointment. |
| Acreage | 4.1 |
| Coordinates | 42.73608, -73.98856 (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 82001084.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q7490308
- This listing as JSON
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