Getman Farmhouse
Why it's listed
Built around 1860 on Point Peninsula in the town of Lyme, this clapboard farmhouse sits on a limestone foundation and combines a gable-ended front block with a perpendicular wing and a small rear wing. The north facade is formally arranged with a center entrance flanked by single windows, and a glazed porch on the wing is the earliest known example of that feature in Lyme. Frederick Getman, a Herkimer County native who arrived about 1839, leased the land and bought the farm in 1860 after the railroad opened markets for wheat and small grains. He replaced an earlier, probably log, house with this larger dwelling. The design turns the older gabled-ell form back toward a formal front while keeping the common room sheltered inside. It was listed as a locally significant example of mid-nineteenth century vernacular architecture. A relocated former cheese factory nearby is considered non-contributing. The house is vacant but well-maintained.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues it is a well-preserved mid-nineteenth century vernacular farmhouse of the rural North Country. It reflects the gabled-ell house type rooted in the Greek Revival, reworked here with a formal gable-front, center entrance and a plan that shelters the common room. Its glazed ell porch is the earliest known example in Lyme.
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 90001322, listed September 6, 1990. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | S. Shore Rd., Chaumont |
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| County | Jefferson County |
| Listed | September 6, 1990 |
| Reference number | 90001322 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architectural style | Vernacular gabled-ell farmhouse with modest Greek Revival elements |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Described as vacant but well-maintained; condition marked good. |
| Acreage | 29 |
| Coordinates | 43.97577, -76.27283 (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.
Noted as vacant in the nomination. Nomination documents can be decades old; current status may differ. If you are considering buying an empty listed property, read the due-diligence checklist.
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Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 90001322.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q14706287
- This listing as JSON
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