Andes Historic District
Why it's listed
Andes is a small hamlet set in a narrow valley among the foothills of the Western Catskills in Delaware County, New York. Its historic district covers 84 properties along Delaware Avenue, Main Street, High Street and Tremperskill Road. Most buildings are modest two-story frame houses from the mid-nineteenth century, built in vernacular versions of Greek Revival, Italianate and other fashions. Standouts include the 1858 Corner Store in Carpenter Gothic style, Duncan Ballantyne's Italianate mansion, the 1864 Ballantyne Bank Building, and the Presbyterian and Methodist churches. The 1937 Andes Central School adds a neo-Georgian presence. Settled in the late eighteenth century, the community grew around mills on Tremperskill Creek, took part in the Anti-Rent activity of the 1840s, and became the commercial and cultural center of a remote farming area. The district was recognized for its intact streetscape, consistent scale and materials, and the quality of its craftsmanship.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the district is a well-preserved grouping of vernacular buildings that embody nineteenth and early twentieth century architectural styles as interpreted in a rural upstate New York community. It also cites the area's early settlement, its role as an arena of Anti-Rent activity in the 1840s, and its long function as the commercial and cultural center of an isolated agricultural region. Most buildings retain a high degree of integrity, giving the village an unspoiled character.
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 84002215, listed June 28, 1984. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | Delaware Ave., Main and High Sts., and Tremperskill Rd., Andes |
|---|---|
| County | Delaware County |
| Listed | June 28, 1984 |
| Reference number | 84002215 |
| Resource type | District |
| Period of significance | c. 1820s - 1937 |
| Architect / builder | various |
| Architectural style | Vernacular interpretations of Greek Revival, Italianate, Gothic Revival, Queen Anne and other nineteenth and early twentieth century styles |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Most buildings are described as well preserved and carefully maintained; the Ballantyne Bank Building is noted as abandoned and deteriorating. |
| Acreage | 55 |
| Coordinates | 42.18883, -74.77965 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
This is a historic district. Buildings within its boundary are either contributing (they add to the district's significance) or non-contributing. Owners of contributing income-producing buildings can claim the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit; homeowners should look at state credits. National Register districts impose no design review by themselves; a local historic district ordinance, if one exists, does (the difference explained).
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 84002215.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q4754281
- This listing as JSON
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