Van Denbergh-Simmons House

Van Denbergh-Simmons House
Location 537 Boght Rd., Colonie, New York
Coordinates 42°47′7″N 73°44′5″W / 42.78528°N 73.73472°W / 42.78528; -73.73472Coordinates: 42°47′7″N 73°44′5″W / 42.78528°N 73.73472°W / 42.78528; -73.73472
Area 2 acres (0.81 ha)
Architectural style Mixed (more Than 2 Styles From Different Periods)
MPS Colonie Town MRA
NRHP Reference # 85002751[1]
Added to NRHP October 3, 1985

Van Denbergh-Simmons House is a historic home located at Colonie in Albany County, New York. The house was in three phases: the northeast section was built between about 1720 and 1760; the northwest section about 1790; and the south section about 1847. The northeast section is a 1 12-story Dutch house with a 1-story porch. The northwest section is a 1 12-story ell containing a large kitchen and bee hive oven. The south section is a 2-story Italian Villa style addition with a hipped roof and large square tower at the northwest corner. Also on the property are the remains of a barn foundation.[2]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985.[1]

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