Hasbrouck, Jean, House
Why it's listed
Built in 1694 by Jean Hasbrouck, a native of Calais, France, this stone farmhouse on Huguenot Street in New Paltz began as a single room. Before 1712 it was enlarged into a central-hall plan with two rooms on each side, providing space for a family and a store. Its walls are fieldstone laid in clay, and a broad gable and massive roof cover a garret with finished rooms and an open space once used to store grain and hay. Heavy hewn floor beams and a network of pegged collar beams and struts support the roof, which spans 41 feet. The southwestern kitchen holds a Dutch fireplace that keeps its pendant hood and mantel shelf, described as probably the only such example left in America. Although the windows have been altered, the doors and other details remain representative. Because the house has changed so little, it is regarded as an outstanding variant of Dutch Colonial building. The Huguenot Historical Society owns it and opens it to the public.
Significance in brief: The nomination calls it one of the most impressive examples of Dutch Colonial stone architecture remaining in the United States. It keeps a wealth of original details in its doors, windows and fireplaces, along with a medieval-style timber frame in the garret. It has changed very little, and its Dutch fireplace with pendant hood and mantel shelf is described as probably the only one of its kind left in America.
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 67000016, listed December 24, 1967. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | Huguenot and N. Front Sts., New Paltz |
|---|---|
| County | Ulster County |
| Listed | December 24, 1967 |
| Reference number | 67000016 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 17th and 18th centuries (specific dates 1694, c. 1712) |
| Architect / builder | Jean Hasbrouck |
| Architectural style | Dutch Colonial stone architecture |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | National |
| National Historic Landmark | Yes, designated December 24, 1967 |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Maintained in superb condition by the Huguenot Historical Society and regularly open to the public as a museum. |
| Acreage | 0.5 |
| Within district | Huguenot Street Historic District |
| Coordinates | 41.75088, -74.08840 (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 67000016.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q1685563
- This listing as JSON
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