William Henry Ludlow House

William Henry Ludlow House
West profile and south elevation, 2014
Location Claverack, NY
Nearest city Hudson, NY
Coordinates 42°13′29″N 73°44′46″W / 42.22472°N 73.74611°WCoordinates: 42°13′29″N 73°44′46″W / 42.22472°N 73.74611°W
Area 20 acres (8.1 ha)
Built 1786
Architectural style Georgian
Governing body Private residence
MPS Claverack MPS
NRHP Reference # 97000826[1]
Added to NRHP August 8, 1997

William Henry Ludlow House is a historic home located at Claverack in Columbia County, New York, next to the Ludlow-Van Rensselaer House. It was built in 1786 and is a Georgian-style residence. It is a 2 1⁄2-story, five-bay center-entrance, brick dwelling. The south facade features a finely crafted Palladian window. Also on the property are four large stone gate posts and an original mile marker. There are 10 fireplaces. Outbuildings include the original summer kitchen, root cellar, ice house and a new carriage house. The house underwent a historically-correct restoration in 2011. [2]

William Henry Ludlow (1740-1803) was a New York merchant who came to Claverack to escape the British occupation of the city during the Revolution. The Ludlow House was a precursor to what became known as the Federal style of American architecture. He is buried in The Claverack Dutch Reformed Churchyard.

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1997.[1]

18th century mile marker, 505 rt 23B, Hudson, NY

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References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. 2009-03-13.
  2. ↑ Sally Bottiggi Naramore and John A. Bonafide (January 1997). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: William Henry Ludlow House". New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Retrieved 2010-07-03. See also: "Accompanying 12 photos".