Veeder Farmhouse #1
Why it's listed
Set far back from the Western Turnpike in Guilderland and surrounded by undeveloped farmland, this two-story farmhouse dates to about 1830. It is believed to have been built for members of the prominent Veeder family, and a similar "sister" house stands to the east. The clapboard building has a cut stone foundation, a one-and-one-half-story ell on the south side, and a front porch added around 1900. Greek Revival influence shows in the recessed front door with sidelights, transom and Doric pilasters, and in the cornice returns. The window and door lintels, with raised keystones and brick-like wood moulds, are described as unusual and particularly significant for an isolated rural house. The detail reflects the family's prosperity. The house is one of only two early nineteenth-century houses along the turnpike on the outer edges of town, and it has survived among modern tract development. It remains a residence in good condition.
Significance in brief: The house is believed to have been built for members of the prominent Veeder family, and its detailing reflects the family's prosperity. Its window and door lintels with raised keystones and brick-like wood moulds are unusual for an isolated rural farmhouse. It is one of only two early nineteenth-century houses along the Western Turnpike on the outer fringes of the town, and it has survived among modern tract 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 82001087, listed November 10, 1982. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 3770 Western Tpk., Guilderland |
|---|---|
| County | Albany County |
| Listed | November 10, 1982 |
| Reference number | 82001087 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architect / builder | Architect: Unknown; Builder: Unknown |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Used as a residence; condition rated good; front porch added about 1900; the barn on the property is modern and not historic. |
| Acreage | 1.4 |
| Coordinates | 42.74242, -74.02426 (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 82001087.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q7918053
- This listing as JSON
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