Shady Brook Farm, historic house in New York, United States
Shady Brook Farm is an agricultural property in Marlborough with historic buildings dating to the 19th century. The property includes a main house in Greek Revival style from around 1850, several outbuildings from around 1890, and expanded structures from 1917, all spread across about 9 acres along a creek.
The property was established around 1850 with a farmhouse in Greek Revival style, initially serving agricultural families such as the Merritts and DuBois. From 1877, Andrew Caywood built a celebrated fruit nursery where he bred new grape varieties like Dutchess and Ulster that were sold nationwide.
The name Shady Brook Farm refers to the creek that flows through the property and shapes the landscape. The buildings and fields show how farms in this region once looked and how people lived and worked here.
The property is today a private residence and is not open to the public. Old Post Road leads to the property, which makes it accessible from nearby towns.
Painter Alfred Maurer, known as the father of American Modernism, stayed at the property starting around 1916 and created colorful landscapes of the area. His artistic works document the visual beauty of the place during its time as a summer retreat.
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