Liddle, Alexander, Farmhouse
Why it's listed
Set on a hilltop farm of 122.5 acres at the end of Gamsey Road in Duanesburg, this clapboarded farmhouse dates to about 1850 and shows the Greek Revival style at a mature stage. The two-story, T-shaped frame house has its gable end facing the road, a wide entablature, pronounced cornice returns, broad corner pilasters, and a three-bay front with a trabeated central entrance. One-story wings flank the main block, and a longer wing extends to the rear. Inside are shouldered and battered window surrounds and a stair with turned balusters. Master carpenter Alexander Delos "Boss" Jones built it for his wife's brother, Alexander Liddle, and it is one of several Jones houses in western Duanesburg. An L-shaped nineteenth-century barn and an early twentieth-century garage also contribute. The whole farm was included because the land still reflects its agricultural use. Some 1940s changes, including fieldstone chimneys, are noted.
Significance in brief: It is a representative and slightly more sophisticated example of the fully developed Greek Revival style in Duanesburg. It also represents the work of master carpenter Alexander Delos "Boss" Jones, who built it for his wife's brother. The largely intact nineteenth-century outbuildings and historic farm setting add to its significance.
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 84003256, listed October 11, 1984. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | Gamsey Rd., Duanesburg |
|---|---|
| County | Schenectady County |
| Listed | October 11, 1984 |
| Reference number | 84003256 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architect / builder | Alexander Delos (Boss) Jones |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Still in residential use, as it was originally; condition rated good. |
| Acreage | 122.5 |
| Coordinates | 42.77838, -74.20663 (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 84003256.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q4719404
- This listing as JSON
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