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 in 1767. This building is a great example of Georgian architecture, a popular style from that time.
The Glebe House is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it is an important historical site. It was added to the list in 1982.
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What is a Glebe House?
The name "Glebe House" comes from the word "glebe". A glebe was a special 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. It was about 1 square kilometer (250 acres).
Building the House and Its First Family
The Glebe House was built in 1767. It was made of red brick and sat on a strong stone foundation. It was meant to be the home for Reverend John Beardsley and his family. Reverend Beardsley was a minister. He worked at Christ Church in Poughkeepsie and Trinity Church in Fishkill.
During the American Revolutionary War, Reverend Beardsley was a Loyalist. This meant he supported the British King. Because of this, he and his family had to leave their home. They fled to New York City in December 1777. They went there to find safety with the British.
New Owners and New Uses
After 1777, the Glebe House and its land changed owners many times. Over the years, the house was used for different things. At one point, it was a public beer garden. Later, it became a florist shop.
In the early 1800s, a man named Peter De Reimer added more to the building. This changed its original look a bit.
Saving the Glebe House
By 1929, the house and the remaining land were much smaller. There was less than one acre left. People worried the house might be torn down.
To save it, members of the Dutchess County Historical Society and the Junior League bought the house. They wanted to protect this important piece of history. After buying it, they gave the house to the City of Poughkeepsie. The Historical Society and the Junior League then worked together to manage it.
The Glebe House Today
The Dutchess County Historical Society was involved with the Glebe House for a long time. They helped care for it from 1929 until 2016.
Today, the Glebe House is home to Fall Kill Creative Works. This organization helps people explore their creativity.
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