Glebe House (Poughkeepsie, New York) facts for kids
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Glebe House
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Glebe House in March 2007
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| Location | 635 Main Street, Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, New York, United States |
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| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1767 |
| Architectural style | Georgian |
| MPS | Poughkeepsie MRA |
| NRHP reference No. | 82001139 |
| Added to NRHP | November 26, 1982 |
The Glebe House is a historic brick building in Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, New York, USA. It was built a long time ago, in the 1700s. This house is special because of its old style, called Georgian.
Since 1982, the Glebe House has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it is an important historical site in the area.
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What is a Glebe House?
The name "Glebe House" comes from the word "glebe." A glebe was a piece of land. The money earned from this land helped support a church and its minister. The land connected to the Glebe House was once very large, about 250 acres.
Early History of the House
The Glebe House was built in 1767. It was made of red bricks and had a strong stone foundation. It was built to be the home for Reverend John Beardsley and his family. Reverend Beardsley was a minister for two churches nearby.
During the American Revolutionary War, Reverend Beardsley was a Loyalist. This meant he supported the British side. Because of this, he and his family had to leave their home in December 1777. They went to New York City to find safety with the British.
What Happened After 1777?
After Reverend Beardsley left, the Glebe House and its land were owned by many different people. Over the years, the house was used for various things. At one point, it was a public beer garden. Later, it became a business that sold flowers. In the early 1800s, a part was added to the building.
Saving the Glebe House
By 1929, the house and the remaining land were much smaller, less than one acre. People worried it might be torn down. To save it, members of the Dutchess County Historical Society and the Junior League bought the house.
They gave the house to the City of Poughkeepsie. The plan was for the Dutchess County Historical Society and the Junior League to work together to take care of it. The Dutchess County Historical Society was involved with the house for many years, until 2016. Today, the Glebe House is home to Fall Kill Creative Works.
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