Blauvelt House (New City, New York) facts for kids
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| Location | 20 Zukor Road, New City, New York |
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| Area | 1.5 acres (0.61 ha) |
| Built | 1834 |
| NRHP reference No. | 85000659 |
| Added to NRHP | March 28, 1985 |
The Blauvelt House, also called the Jacob Blauvelt Farmhouse, is a very old house and farm. It is located at 20 Zukor Road in New City, New York. This town is in Rockland County, New York.
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The Blauvelt House: A Historic Farm
The Blauvelt House was built in 1834. It is a great example of an old farm. The property includes the main farmhouse. It also has a smokehouse attached.
What You Can See at the Farm
Besides the main house, there is a large barn. You can also find a utility shop. There is a privy and a woodshed too. These buildings show what farm life was like long ago.
Life at the Farm
The Blauvelt family lived in this house for many years. Their descendants stayed there until 1970. After that, the Historical Society of Rockland County bought the property.
Today, the Historical Society of Rockland County owns the farm. They run it as a museum. It is open during certain seasons. It is also a cultural center. Visitors can learn about history there.
A Special Place in History
The Blauvelt House is very important. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on March 28, 1985. This means it is a special historic site.
The Blauvelt House is one of only three places in Rockland County, New York with a special honor. It is a New York State "Path Through History" site. The other two are DeWint House in Tappan, New York and Stony Point Battlefield in Stony Point, New York. These sites help people learn about New York's past.
