Gaige Homestead
Why it's listed
Built around 1830 on Weaver Road in Duanesburg, the Gaige Homestead is a farm of 71 acres of fields and woods, reduced from an original 93. The main house is a two-story, five-bay frame building with clapboard siding, a gable roof with cornice returns, and two brick end chimneys. Its central doorway is recessed and framed by slender pilasters, half-sidelights and a transom. A one-story west wing and a rear wing extend from the main block. Four nineteenth-century outbuildings survive: a carriage house, a shop and two sheds. The property is significant as a representative vernacular Federal style farmhouse with its historic farm setting still intact. Benjamin Gaige came from Dutchess County around 1826 and settled on land leased from James Duane. He belonged to a large Quaker family prominent in Duanesburg. The farm grew from 42 acres in 1826 to over 220 acres by 1870 and was later divided among relatives, who held this property until 1944.
Significance in brief: The farmhouse is argued to be a representative vernacular Federal style farmhouse in Duanesburg, with a five-bay center-hall plan and delicate trim. The intact nineteenth-century outbuildings and historic farm setting add to its significance. It is also tied to Benjamin Gaige, a member of a prominent Quaker family in Duanesburg.
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 84003202, listed October 11, 1984. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | Weaver Rd., Duanesburg |
|---|---|
| County | Schenectady County |
| Listed | October 11, 1984 |
| Reference number | 84003202 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architectural style | Vernacular Federal |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Private residence in good condition, with a west wing recently converted to an apartment and no known threats. |
| Acreage | 71 |
| Coordinates | 42.74851, -74.15204 (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 84003202.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q5517013
- This listing as JSON
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