Becker Farmhouse
Why it's listed
Built around 1850 on Creek Road in Duanesburg, this two-story, three-bay farmhouse sits on a 113.4-acre farm north of Esperance Station. Its low-pitched hipped roof carries a cupola, and the frame house has side and rear wings. Wide frieze boards, broad corner pilasters and a trabeated side entrance reflect the Greek Revival style, while the cupola, modillions, lintels, projecting bay window and round-arched double doors show Italianate influence. Most rural farmhouses in the town stayed close to plain vernacular traditions, so this blend is rare within the area. The house follows a three-bay, side-hall plan like many mid-century Greek Revival farmhouses nearby. Six contributing frame outbuildings, including barns and sheds, stand on the property along with a pond, and the whole farm was nominated to preserve the historic agricultural setting. The house remains a residence, and the surviving collection of nineteenth-century farm buildings adds to its significance.
Significance in brief: The farmhouse is a representative example of mid-nineteenth century rural vernacular architecture in Duanesburg. It is a rare local farmhouse that blends late Greek Revival forms with Italianate details. The intact set of nineteenth-century outbuildings and the surviving historic farm setting add to its importance.
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 84003114, listed October 11, 1984. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | Creek Rd., Duanesburg |
|---|---|
| County | Schenectady County |
| Listed | October 11, 1984 |
| Reference number | 84003114 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architectural style | Late Greek Revival with Italianate influence |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Still used as a residence; condition rated good; no threats known. |
| Acreage | 113.4 |
| Coordinates | 42.75289, -74.26170 (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.
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 84003114.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q4878660
- This listing as JSON
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