Dellemont-Wemple Farm
Why it's listed
At the end of a tree-shaded lane in Rotterdam, west of Schenectady, a farm of about 90 acres preserves a gambrel-roofed brick farmhouse, a Dutch barn, an old burial ground and a chicken house. The house is thought to have been built around 1790, though it may be earlier. Its small bricks are laid in Dutch cross bond, and the stone foundation is capped by a brick water table. Its roofline and exterior are largely unchanged, though the window sashes, mantels and staircase were replaced roughly a century before the nomination. The barn may date from 1770 or earlier. It keeps much original clapboarding, massive framing, martin holes and wooden hinges on its wagon doors, and a leading study of Dutch barns praised it as splendid. The farm is linked to the Dellemont family, whose members were farmers, militia members and church officers, and who held the land for three generations. It was recognized for its architecture and its role in agriculture and early settlement.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the farmhouse is unusual for how intact its exterior remains, and that its Dutch barn and rural setting have also survived close to the city. The barn retains much original fabric, including wooden hinges on the wagon doors, original clapboarding, martin holes and massive framing. The property is also tied to the Dellemont family, who held it for three generations.
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 73001266, listed October 25, 1973. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | W of Schenectady on Wemple Rd., Schenectady |
|---|---|
| County | Schenectady County |
| Listed | October 25, 1973 |
| Reference number | 73001266 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | c1770-1790 |
| Architectural style | Early Dutch style gambrel-roofed farmhouse and Dutch barn |
| Areas of significance | Agriculture, Exploration/Settlement, Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Condition listed as good and altered, on its original site; used as a private residence and occupied. |
| Acreage | 90 |
| Coordinates | 42.77305, -74.00862 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
National Register listing is honorary for a privately owned home: it does not by itself restrict what an owner may do with their own money, and it does not require public access. Restrictions come from local landmark or historic-district ordinances, which are separate (how they differ).
Owner-occupied houses are not eligible for the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit, which applies to income-producing buildings, but many states offer credits for homeowners. Listing also opens the door to preservation easements and to buying a plaque. Start with what listing means for homeowners, renovating a listed house and selling one.
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 73001266.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q5254208
- This listing as JSON
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