Veeder Farmhouse #2
Why it's listed
Built around 1830 along what is now Western Turnpike (U.S. 20) in Guilderland, this two-story farmhouse is a well-preserved example of Greek Revival design in a rural setting. It rests on a cut stone foundation and has a one-story ell at the rear. Its details include a paneled frieze and cornice with modillions, paired lunettes in the gable ends, and a classical recessed entrance with a paneled door, transom, sidelights and pilasters. Carved wooden window lintels with a Greek key design and raised keystones are especially unusual for an isolated farmhouse. The house is believed to have been built for members of the prominent Veeder family, and its careful craftsmanship reflects their prosperity. A similar Veeder house stands to the west. Together they are the only two nineteenth-century houses along this stretch of the turnpike, and amid surrounding suburban development the building is regarded as exceptionally significant architecturally. It remains a residence today.
Significance in brief: It is believed to have been built for members of the prominent Veeder family, and its fine detailing reflects the family's prosperity. Features such as carved wooden lintels with a Greek key design and a classical entrance are unusual on an isolated rural farmhouse. It is one of only two nineteenth-century houses along the Western Turnpike on the outer fringes of the town, giving it exceptional architectural significance amid modern suburbs.
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 82001088, listed November 10, 1982. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 3858 Western Tpk, Guilderland |
|---|---|
| County | Albany County |
| Listed | November 10, 1982 |
| Reference number | 82001088 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Condition given as good; used as a residence, with a non-historic garage on the property. |
| Acreage | 1.5 |
| Coordinates | 42.74245, -74.02707 (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 82001088.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q7918055
- This listing as JSON
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