Newkirk Homestead Explained

Newkirk Homestead
Location:Northwest of Leeds on Sandy Plains Rd., Leeds, New York
Coordinates:42.2664°N -73.9072°W
Built:1849
Architecture:Mixed (more Than 2 Styles From Different Periods)
Added:July 22, 1979
Refnum:79001584

Newkirk Homestead, also known as the Newkirk-Garcia House, is a historic home located at Leeds in Greene County, New York. The original structure and basement dates to the 18th century. It is a five-bay, -story frame dwelling to which is attached a 2-story, three-bay frame addition completed in the mid-19th century. It features a Greek Revival style portico with four Doric columns, also added in the mid-19th century. Also on the property are a corn crib, two barns, and a barn foundation.[1]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Cultural Resource Information System (CRIS). New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Searchable database. 2016-03-01. https://archive.today/20150701003048/http://cris.parks.ny.gov/. 2015-07-01. dead. Note: This includes Web site: National Register of Historic Places Registration Form: Newkirk Homestead . 2016-03-01 . Shirley W. Dunn and Doris Manley . PDF . February 1979 . and Accompanying 12 photographs