Old Stone Barracks

Old Stone Barracks is a limestone military quarters building in Plattsburgh featuring two stories and roughly 18 rooms arranged along a rectangular footprint. The structure spans a considerable length and displays the solid construction typical of early military architecture.

The barracks were built in 1838 as the United States established a permanent military presence near the Canadian border. The building served as soldier quarters for over a century until use ended in the mid-20th century.

The building shows how soldiers lived and worked in the north for over a century. The stone walls and room layout tell of military order and the daily life of a garrison.

The building now houses a brewery and can be visited to experience both the preserved military architecture and local craft beverages. Visitors can explore the interior spaces and get a sense of the original structure's purpose.

The building is the only surviving part of a larger plan for a four-building military complex, the other three structures were never completed or have disappeared. This makes it a remnant of an ambitious 19th-century construction project.

Location: New York

Inception: 1838

GPS coordinates: 44.68083,-73.44500

Latest update: December 12, 2025 16:42