Glenwood
Also known as: Eddy Titus Mansion
Why it's listed
Glenwood is a two-and-a-half-story red brick mansion on Eddy's Lane in Troy, set on a hillside above the Piscawan Kill with views over Troy and Lansingburgh. Its central block has a low hipped roof, brownstone sills and lintels, and a full Ionic portico with a pediment whose frieze wraps around the house. A smaller T-shaped wing extends from the rear and encloses a courtyard once used for service functions. Titus Eddy came to Troy from Vermont in 1826 and started a lampblack factory on the Piscawan Kill, one of the city's chief sources of water power. He later won the contract to make ink for United States currency, bonds and stamps, using a formula known only to him and his son. The house is valued as one of the finest Greek Revival buildings left in Troy and as one of few surviving hilltop mansions of the city's industrial leaders. Today it serves as offices and community space for public housing residents.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues that Glenwood reflects mid-19th-century architectural taste and Troy's industrial prosperity. It is one of the finest remaining Greek Revival buildings in Troy and one of the few surviving hilltop mansions built by the city's business and industrial leaders. Its builder, Titus Eddy, made the ink used for U.S. government currency, bonds and stamps.
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 73001254, listed May 25, 1973. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | Eddy's Lane, Troy |
|---|---|
| County | Rensselaer County |
| Listed | May 25, 1973 |
| Reference number | 73001254 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 19th Century |
| Architect / builder | Titus Eddy (builder) |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival |
| Areas of significance | Industry, Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Described as in good condition and altered; it now houses the Troy Housing Authority's administrative offices and community rooms for residents of surrounding public housing. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 42.75108, -73.67526 (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 73001254.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q5569453
- This listing as JSON
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