Balloon Farm (Frankfort, New York)
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Balloon Farm, September 2009 | |
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| Location | 128 Cemetery Rd., Frankfort, New York |
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| Coordinates | 43°2′26″N 75°4′45″W / 43.04056°N 75.07917°WCoordinates: 43°2′26″N 75°4′45″W / 43.04056°N 75.07917°W |
| Area | 1.7 acres (0.69 ha) |
| Built | 1878 |
| Architectural style | Late Victorian |
| NRHP Reference # | 98000391[1] |
| Added to NRHP | April 23, 1998 |
Balloon Farm is a historic home located at Frankfort in Herkimer County, New York. It includes the Gates-Myers Residence, built in 1878. It is an imposing, nearly square, three-story structure built of dimension lumber above a cut-stone foundation.[2]
In 1889, the property was purchased by Carl Myers (1842–1925), who established an aeronautical institution known as "Balloon Farm."[2] His wife Mary, known as "Carlotta, the Lady Aeronaut", made many ascents in balloons in aid of his experiments. She is noted by a historical marker near the property.
The property was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998.[1]
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Marker for Mary Myers, who made many ascents from the Balloon Farm; Marker, September 2009
References
- 1 2 Staff (2009-03-13). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
- 1 2 Raymond W. Smith (December 1997). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Balloon Farm". New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Retrieved 2009-06-14. See also: "Accompanying three photos".
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