Van Rensselaer Lower Manor House

The Van Rensselaer Lower Manor House combines two 18th-century structures, one stone and one frame, connected by a hyphen and covered in white clapboard siding.

Built around 1715 by Samuel ten Broeck and Catherine van Rensselaer, the manor served as an administrative center for overseeing Van Rensselaer family lands during colonial times.

The interior preserves original colonial elements including large fireplaces with period mantels, detailed chair rails, and traditional room layouts reflecting 18th-century American design.

The property spans 1.3 acres on sloping terrain, featuring a main house with five bays, a metal roof, a full-width front porch, and additional structures including a barn.

The rear section of the house reveals original stonework at the first story, while the rest of the structure received wooden siding during later modifications.

Location: New York

Architectural style: American colonial architecture

GPS coordinates: 42.22472,-73.72556

Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25