James G. Van Valkenburgh House Explained

James G. Van Valkenburgh House
Location:31 Co. Rd. 13, Chatham, New York
Coordinates:42.4217°N -73.6083°W
Built:1843
Architecture:Greek Revival
Added:April 11, 2002
Refnum:02000358

James G. Van Valkenburgh House is a historic home located at Chatham in Columbia County, New York. It was built in 1843 and is a Greek Revival–style residence. It is a large, 2-story, five-bay center-entrance, two-bay-deep, frame dwelling with a large -story service wing. The main entry features a single-story open porch with four fluted Doric order columns and a deep entablature. Also on the property are a garage, two barns, and a well house.[1]

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2002.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: National Register of Historic Places Registration: James G. Van Valkenburgh House. December 2001. 2010-07-03 . Peter D. Shaver. New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. See also: Web site: Accompanying 10 photos.