Macomber Stone House
Why it's listed
Built around 1836 on Barton Hill Road in Duanesburg, this two-story farmhouse is constructed of field dressed, random ashlar limestone, probably quarried on the property itself. It is the only surviving stone house in the town. The five-bay, center-hall plan, gable roof, narrow cornice, brick interior end chimneys and fluted entrance molding with a transom light reflect the Federal style as interpreted in the area's frame farmhouses. Alonzo Macomber, born in 1806, moved to the property, known as the Lime Kill lot, in 1828 and acquired it in 1836 from his father-in-law, shoe manufacturer Nathaniel Wilber. After 1856 he lived in a Greek Revival house in the Quaker Street Historic District. Members of the Hoag family occupied the stone house in the late nineteenth century. The 99.5-acre farm also includes three nineteenth-century frame barns, which together with the open agricultural setting contribute to its significance. A concrete garage added to the northeast side is not considered contributing.
Significance in brief: It is argued to be a representative vernacular Federal style farmhouse and the only surviving stone house in Duanesburg. Its locally quarried limestone walls follow the form of local frame farmhouses of the period. The intact group of nineteenth-century outbuildings and the historic farm setting add further 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 84003266, listed October 11, 1984. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | Barton Hill Rd., Duanesburg |
|---|---|
| County | Schenectady County |
| Listed | October 11, 1984 |
| Reference number | 84003266 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architectural style | Vernacular Federal |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Used as a residence, as originally; condition described as good, with no known threats. Alterations include new windows, a new roof and a garage added on the east side. |
| Acreage | 99.5 |
| Coordinates | 42.71839, -74.21501 (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 84003266.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q6724817
- This listing as JSON
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