Newkirk Homestead

Newkirk Homestead
Location Northwest of Leeds on Sandy Plains Rd., Leeds, New York
Coordinates 42°15′59″N 73°54′26″W / 42.26639°N 73.90722°W / 42.26639; -73.90722Coordinates: 42°15′59″N 73°54′26″W / 42.26639°N 73.90722°W / 42.26639; -73.90722
Area 20 acres (8.1 ha)
Built 1849
Architectural style Mixed (more Than 2 Styles From Different Periods)
NRHP Reference # 79001584[1]
Added to NRHP July 22, 1979

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, 1 12-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.[2]

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

References

  1. National Park Service (2009-03-13). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. "Cultural Resource Information System (CRIS)" (Searchable database). New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Retrieved 2016-03-01. Note: This includes Shirley W. Dunn and Doris Manley (February 1979). "National Register of Historic Places Registration Form: Newkirk Homestead" (PDF). Retrieved 2016-03-01. and Accompanying 12 photographs


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