Forth House
Also known as: Carroll Livingston House
Why it's listed
Built between 1835 and 1840 for Carroll Livingston, Forth House is a brick, hip-roofed Greek Revival dwelling on the west side of U.S. Route 9 in Livingston, Columbia County. It sits on about nine acres and was oriented to take in views of the Catskill Mountains. The three-bay east facade has a porch with four Ionic columns sheltering a studded door beneath an anthemion and palmette motif. Inside, double parlors open together through pocket doors, and the cellar still holds its original kitchen with a cooking fireplace and bake oven. The house is the last of a series of sophisticated masonry houses built for the Livingston family in the former manor lands. Its plan follows that of Montgomery Place, and its detailing recalls the work of Minard Lafever and James Dakin, although no designer has been identified. Later owners repaired the house, and a 1980 octagonal wing was added.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the house is the last in a succession of high-style masonry houses built for Livingston family members in the former manor area. It is an important regional example of Greek Revival design, with a floor plan echoing Montgomery Place and ornament recalling Minard Lafever and James Dakin. The designer is not known.
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 10000331, listed June 11, 2010. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 2751 US RTE 9, Livingston |
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| County | Columbia County |
| Listed | June 11, 2010 |
| Reference number | 10000331 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | c. 1835-40 |
| Architectural style | Mid-19th Century: Greek Revival |
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| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Still in use as a single dwelling; restored over about forty years by later owners, with a 1980 octagonal wing added. |
| Acreage | 9.7 |
| Coordinates | 42.13845, -73.78771 (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 10000331.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q5472590
- This listing as JSON
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