Hiram Griggs House Explained

Hiram Griggs House
Location:	111 Prospect Terrace, Altamont, New York
Coordinates:	42.7017°N -74.0353°W
Built:	1873
Architect:	Zeh, Robert L.
Architecture:	Italianate
Added:	July 19, 2010
Refnum:	10000483^[1]

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.

Notes and References

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