National Register of Historic Places

Best, Dr. Christopher S., House and Office

Middleburgh, Schoharie County, New York
Listed
August 14, 2001
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
01000849

About this property

Dr. Christopher S. Best House and Office is a historic home in Middleburgh, Schoharie County, New York. It is a two-story, flat-roofed, frame Italianate dwelling built in 1884. It was enlarged and modified with a series of renovations between 1890 and 1912. It now houses a medical history museum. Also on the property are a frame carriage barn and garage. From 1884 to 1991, a small-town American community was served by this Victorian residence and medical facility. The Dr. Best collection has Civil War, railroad and telephone artifacts. The expansive and unique collection includes bottles, automotive memorabilia, clothing and quilts, as well as the fully stocked kitchen and medical equipment. The house is open for tours during the summer. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2001.

Location

34 Clauverwie St.
Middleburgh, Schoharie County, New York
42.59643, -74.33260

Categories

HEALTH/MEDICINEARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Best, Dr. Christopher S., House and Office listed on the National Register?

Best, Dr. Christopher S., House and Office was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 14, 2001.

What type of historic resource is Best, Dr. Christopher S., House and Office?

Best, Dr. Christopher S., House and Office is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for Best, Dr. Christopher S., House and Office is recorded as the industrial era.

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