Heermance Farmhouse
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The Heermance Farmhouse is an historic structure in the town of Red Hook, New York
, USA
. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places
in 1980, and is an example of an intact 18th-century Dutch stone farmhouse in the Hudson Valley
region of the state. It is one of only about six standing stone houses in the town. The farmhouse is noted for its distinct decorative features and lack of modern alterations.
The building is situated on the north side of West Kerley Corners Road (County Route 78), west of U.S. Route 9. The date of construction is unclear, but is likely between 1725 and 1750. The structure was initially built as a simple two-room residence, but ca. 1772, it was expanded and renovated to include its unusual features. After 1800, the house received few major changes. The Heermance Farmouse had several owners over the years, but has always been part of a working farm. A restoration was performed during the 1970s, with care to preserve the original character of the home.
Red Hook, New York
Red Hook is a town in Dutchess County, New York, United States. The population was reported to be 11,319 during the 2010 census. The name is supposedly derived from the red foliage on trees on a small strip of land on the Hudson River. The town contains two villages; the village of Red Hook and the...
, USA
United States
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. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places
National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places is the United States government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation...
in 1980, and is an example of an intact 18th-century Dutch stone farmhouse in the Hudson Valley
Hudson Valley
The Hudson Valley comprises the valley of the Hudson River and its adjacent communities in New York State, United States, from northern Westchester County northward to the cities of Albany and Troy.-History:...
region of the state. It is one of only about six standing stone houses in the town. The farmhouse is noted for its distinct decorative features and lack of modern alterations.
The building is situated on the north side of West Kerley Corners Road (County Route 78), west of U.S. Route 9. The date of construction is unclear, but is likely between 1725 and 1750. The structure was initially built as a simple two-room residence, but ca. 1772, it was expanded and renovated to include its unusual features. After 1800, the house received few major changes. The Heermance Farmouse had several owners over the years, but has always been part of a working farm. A restoration was performed during the 1970s, with care to preserve the original character of the home.