Hiram Griggs House

Hiram Griggs House
Location 111 Prospect Terrace,
Altamont, New York
Coordinates 42°42′6″N 74°2′7″W / 42.70167°N 74.03528°W / 42.70167; -74.03528Coordinates: 42°42′6″N 74°2′7″W / 42.70167°N 74.03528°W / 42.70167; -74.03528
Area .82 acres (0.33 ha)
Built 1873
Architect Zeh, Robert L.
Architectural style Italianate
NRHP Reference # 10000483[1]
Added to NRHP July 19, 2010

The Hiram Griggs House is a historic house located at 111 Prospect Terrace in the vicinity of Altamont, Albany County, New York.

Description and history

Built in 1873 by Robert L. Zeh, it is a two-story, Italianate-style frame dwelling that is five bays wide and two bays deep, standing on a limestone foundation. It is named for its original owner Hiram Griggs (1836-1909) who is historically significant as the first mayor of the village of Altamont, holding that position for eight consecutive one-year terms.[2][3]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 19, 2010.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 "National Register of Historic Places". WEEKLY LIST OF ACTIONS TAKEN ON PROPERTIES: 7/19/10 THROUGH 7/23/10. National Park Service. 2010-07-30.
  2. ↑ Travis Bowman (June 2009). "National Register of Historic Places Registration:Hiram Griggs House". New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Retrieved 2010-10-13. See also: "Accompanying four photos".
  3. ↑ "Hiram Griggs House | Altamont Free Library". www.altamontfreelibrary.org. Retrieved 2017-08-09.


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