Abrahams Farmhouse
Approximate location: the National Park Service places this pin arbitrarily within the property, not at a surveyed point (stated accuracy ±12 m).
Why it's listed
Set on a one-acre lot along Hardin Road, an isolated rural road east of Bramans Corners in Duanesburg, this farmhouse dates to about 1839. It is a rectangular, one and one-half story frame dwelling with a gable roof and a shed-roofed wing at the rear. Greek Revival details include exaggerated cornice returns, broad corner pilasters, and a wide frieze pierced by rectangular eyebrow windows. The deeply recessed central doorway has sidelights and is framed by wide pilasters and a full entablature. Windows hold 6/6 double-hung sash with simple wooden trim. Many Greek Revival houses in Duanesburg are two stories and five bays wide, so this smaller house with small windows in the frieze is among only a few of its kind. The house is believed to have been built by Elnathan Abrams, a native of Florida, New York, who settled in Duanesburg in 1839. The original farm setting has been lost, and only a small non-contributing shed stands behind the house.
Significance in brief: The house is argued to be a representative example of a vernacular Greek Revival farmhouse in Duanesburg. It has a wide frieze pierced by eyebrow windows, pronounced cornice returns and prominent corner pilasters. Unlike most local Greek Revival houses, which are two stories, it is one of only a few one and one-half story examples with small windows in the frieze.
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 84003092, listed October 11, 1984. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | Hardin Rd., Duanesburg |
|---|---|
| County | Schenectady County |
| Listed | October 11, 1984 |
| Reference number | 84003092 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architect / builder | Architect and builder unknown; believed to have been built by Elnathan Abrams |
| Architectural style | Vernacular Greek Revival |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Used as a private residence, in excellent condition; the historic farm setting no longer survives intact. |
| Acreage | 1 |
| Coordinates | 42.80837, -74.18992 (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 84003092.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q4669308
- This listing as JSON
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