DuBoris, Hendrikus, House
Why it's listed
Overlooking the Wallkill River floodplain near Libertyville, this Ulster County farmhouse grew in two stages. The older part is a one-and-one-half-story stone kitchen wing built in the eighteenth-century local masonry tradition, with a nine-foot cooking fireplace and original woodwork and framing. During the Federal period, a two-story main block was added, with Flemish bond brick on the south and west facades and stone on the other walls. Inside, four paneled mantels, chair rails, an arched alcove opening and a plaster cornice survive. The land came to Hendrikus DuBois in 1729 from his father, and his son Methusalem probably built the newer section. Two date stones, 1774 and 1775, are set in unusual positions, which raises questions about construction dates. The house was listed because it shows the change from a simple stone settlement house to a stylish Federal home as local farmers prospered, and because so much original fabric remains from both periods.
Significance in brief: The house is argued to be a significant example of both eighteenth and early nineteenth century residential architecture in Ulster County. Growth from a one-room stone settlement-period house to a stylish Federal house with decorative brick facades reflects the region's shift from subsistence to prosperity. Both building stages retain exceptional integrity and show regional building and craft traditions before and after the Revolution.
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 82003410, listed July 8, 1982. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 600 Albany Post Rd., Libertyville |
|---|---|
| County | Ulster County |
| Listed | July 8, 1982 |
| Reference number | 82003410 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1700-1899 |
| Architect / builder | Unknown |
| Architectural style | Federal (brick and stone main block added to an eighteenth-century Ulster County stone house) |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Occupied as a private residence; listed in excellent condition and described as unaltered, on its original site. |
| Acreage | 1 |
| Coordinates | 41.72094, -74.14844 (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 82003410.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q14706343
- This listing as JSON
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