Hilton, Peter A., House
Why it's listed
Built in 1799 for merchant and farmer Peter A. Hilton, this brick farmhouse sits on a knoll beside New York Route 10 near Beekman Corners in the town of Sharon. The five-bay, center-hall house has a round-arched entrance, a tripartite window above the door, 12/12 sash, and finely made Federal moldings. An open staircase rises to the attic, and the kitchen wing keeps its large cooking hearth and brick bake oven. Local craftsmen built it, and the decorative work reflects the influence of New England builders who arrived after the Revolution. Hilton chose the site for its position on the Loonenburg Turnpike, and he later served as town supervisor and state assemblyman. The 24-acre parcel keeps a circa 1800 Dutch barn, a horse barn and a pig and sheep barn, which together show how a substantial early settler's farm looked. The property was recognized for its settlement history and its well-preserved Federal architecture.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the house is a substantially intact example of vernacular Federal architecture in rural Schoharie County, built by local craftsmen for merchant and politician Peter A. Hilton. It also reflects early settlement after the Revolutionary War and the Loonenburg Turnpike. The circa 1800 Dutch barn is noted as a rare regional building type.
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 04001063, listed September 24, 2004. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 6605 NY 10, Beekman Corners |
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| County | Schoharie County |
| Listed | September 24, 2004 |
| Reference number | 04001063 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1799-circa 1850 |
| Architect / builder | unknown |
| Architectural style | Early Republic/Federal |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Exploration/Settlement, Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Historic and current use is single-family residence; a 1979 frame wing is being removed and a carriage house converted to a garage is non-contributing. |
| Acreage | 24 |
| Coordinates | 42.74084, -74.58993 (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 04001063.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q7172434
- This listing as JSON
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