About this property
Bennett Hill Farm is a historic home and farm complex located at New Scotland in Albany County, New York. The original section of the main house was built in 1821 and is a three-by-two-bay, 2+1⁄2-story dwelling. In the 1830s, a large Greek Revival style 2+1⁄2-story, three- by two-bay addition was completed. Contributing farm buildings include the main barn (1797), animal barn (c. 1900), wagon shed (c.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 03001241. It was listed on December 5, 2003.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Bennett Hill Farm listed on the National Register?
Bennett Hill Farm was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 5, 2003.
What type of historic resource is Bennett Hill Farm?
Bennett Hill Farm is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Bennett Hill Farm?
The period of significance for Bennett Hill Farm is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1797.
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