Ten Broeck, Jacob, Stone House
Why it's listed
Built around 1803 on the west side of Albany Avenue in Kingston, this two-story limestone house is a well-preserved example of Federal style design. Its seven-bay front is symmetrical, the stone is laid in rough courses, and the original twelve-over-twelve windows survive. A single-story stone wing on the south may be original, and a two-story frame wing at the rear dates to the late nineteenth century. The main entry and porch come from a Greek Revival renovation, while a refined Federal doorway with a fanlight survives on the west side. Inside, a central hall plan, plaster walls and ceilings, wide plank floors and moldings from both building periods remain. The date of 1803 matches the marriage of Jacob Ten Broeck and Margrit Watson that year, though an early survey suggests the kitchen wing may be a remnant of an earlier house damaged when the British burned Kingston in 1777. The house was listed for its architecture, as one of the city's most significant homes of the period.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the house is an outstanding, rare surviving example of high-style Federal residential architecture in the Albany Avenue neighborhood and the city of Kingston. It reflects the evolution of traditional Hudson Valley stone craft into the early nineteenth century. Its massive proportions, strict symmetry and original twelve-over-twelve sash are cited as hallmarks of the style.
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 02001312, listed November 15, 2002. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 169 Albany Ave., Kingston |
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| County | Ulster County |
| Listed | November 15, 2002 |
| Reference number | 02001312 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | c.1803 |
| Architectural style | Early Republic/Federal |
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| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Still used as a single dwelling; the interior is described as highly intact. |
| Acreage | 6 |
| Coordinates | 41.93347, -74.00895 (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 02001312.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q6119344
- This listing as JSON
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