About this property
Brookside Museum, sometimes known as the Aldridge House, is located on the western edge of downtown Ballston Spa, New York, United States. It is a wooden house built in 1792, one of the oldest in the village, but modified since then. It was originally used as an inn for visitors to the spring waters that gave the village its name, very near its location.
Location
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 75001223. It was listed on May 20, 1975.
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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 Brookside listed on the National Register?
Brookside was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 20, 1975.
What type of historic resource is Brookside?
Brookside is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Brookside?
The period of significance for Brookside is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1792.
Can I research the history near Brookside?
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