Town of Marbletown Historic Preservation Commission MARBLETOWN LANDMARK DESIGNATION APPLICATION

Town of Marbletown Historic Preservation Commission MARBLETOWN LANDMARK DESIGNATION APPLICATION This form is for use in nominating or requesting determinations for individual properties and districts. See instructions in National Register Bulletin, How to Complete the National Register of Historic Places Registration Form. If any item does not apply to the property being documented, enter "N/A" for "not applicable." For functions, architectural classification, materials, and areas of significance, enter only categories and subcategories from the instructions. Place additional certification comments, entries, and narrative items on continuation sheets if needed (NPS Form 10- 900a). 1. Name of Property historic name Bevier Stone House other names/site number Van Leuven-Bevier Stone House 2. Location street & number 2682 NY Route 209 not for publication city or town Marbletown vicinity state New York code NY county Ulster code 111 zip code 12401 3. State/Federal Agency Certification As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended, I hereby certify that this nomination _ request for determination of eligibility meets the documentation standards for registering properties in the National Register of Historic Places and meets the procedural and professional requirements set forth in 36 CFR Part 60. In my opinion, the property _ meets _ does not meet the National Register Criteria. I recommend that this property be considered significant at the following level(s) of significance: national statewide local Signature of certifying official/Title Date State or Federal agency/bureau or Tribal Government In my opinion, the property meets does not meet the National Register criteria. Signature of commenting official Date Title State or Federal agency/bureau or Tribal Government 4. National Park Service Certification I hereby certify that this property is: X entered in the National Register determined eligible for the National Register determined not eligible for the National Register removed from the National Register other (explain:) _________________ Signature of the Keeper Date of Action 1 5. Classification Ownership of Property Category of Property Number of Resources within Property (Check as many boxes as apply.) (Check only one box.) (Do not include previously listed resources in the count.) Contributing Noncontributing private X building(s) 1 buildings X public - Local district sites public - State site structures public - Federal structure 1 objects object 2 0 Total Name of related multiple property listing Number of contributing resources (Enter "N/A" if property is not part of a multiple property listing) previously listed in the National Register n/a 1 6. Function or Use Historic Functions Current Functions (Enter categories from instructions.) (Enter categories from instructions.) DOMESTIC/single dwelling RECREATION/CULTURE/Museum 7. Description Architectural Classification Materials (Enter categories from instructions.) (Enter categories from instructions.) COLONIAL/Dutch foundation: Stone walls: Stone roof: Asphalt shingle other: Cedar shake dormers 2 Narrative Description (Describe the historic and current physical appearance of the property. Explain contributing and noncontributing resources if necessary. Begin with a summary paragraph that briefly describes the general characteristics of the property, such as its location, setting, size, and significant features.) Summary Paragraph The Bevier House (a.k.a. Van Leuven-Bevier House) is located on the west side of New York Route 209, midway between the city of Kingston and the hamlet of Stone Ridge in Marbletown. The house is situated on the bend in the road and is surrounded by open fields and scattered residential development. The property includes less than one-acre of land. This small parcel is all that remains of a once large farming tract, which was historically associated with the property. The house is separated from the road by an expansive lawn, mature trees, parking area and stonewall. The Bevier House is a two-story, five by four bay stone dwelling, which rests on an uncoursed stone foundation and is covered by a hipped roof. The building is composed of eight phases of construction eras. The first phase of the house included the original stone cottage of Peter Van Leuven (pre 1700). The second phase included the construction of the front portion of the stone house by the Bevier family, c. 1700. The third phase included a rear extension matching up with the original Van Leuven cottage section. The fourth thru sixth phases occur after the 1800 fire when David Bevier raised all portions of the dwelling to a consistent two and a half stories beneath a unifying hipped roof. In 1938 the building became the home of the Ulster County Historical Society. Phase seven includes the restorations conducted by the Society and overseen by noted regional architect, Myron S. Teller of Kingston, including a number of “modern” historic features added as part of the restoration. The eighth and final phase occurred between 1953 and 2003 and includes the removal of the 1870 wall and central stairway. Near the southeast corner of the house is a mounting block, dating back to the eighteenth century, and considered a contributing resource. The result is a unique and complex building history that spans more than three centuries. Phase One Pieter Van Leuven House (see drawing) Prior to 1700 This is a conjectural view of the house of Andries Pieterse Van Leuven circa 1690, built after his purchase of land in Marbletown. The house, with its gable end facing the road, has a stoop and cellar hatch in front, and a shed roofed enclosed scullery and open woodshed to the rear. The main house consists of kitchen/living room on the first floor with a garret loft for sleeping and food storage above. Phase Two The 1700s – Evolution of the House (see drawing) To the 1690s Van Leuven stone house is added a later stone story-and-a-half front section with a single story wooden addition along the north side. Windows and transom lights are added. Note stoops and cellar hatches. Garret (second floor) has wooden gable end, this gable end now being on the side rather than the front of the structure. In 1711, Pieter (son of Andries) Van Leuven’s house is assessed for “four chimneys and one slave and 110 pounds taxable property.” At this phase the house would have possibly had at least four rooms. The Van Leuven family lives in the house up to 1715 at which time Louis Bevier (1684-1753) buys the property for 440 pounds. 3 After Louse Bevier senior’s death in 1753, his son Louis (1717-1772) occupies the house, followed by his son David (1742-1822). According to the Assessment of 1798, David Bevier’s house and property were valued at $600. Phase Three 1798-1800 (see drawing) The house has expanded to the north, with removal of the small wooden section and construction of a two-bay stone addition with two chimneys. Georgian style windows have replaced the earlier Dutch. Note that ground level has been raised as additions were added. This in the house that is, by tradition, suppose to have burned in 1800. The stone walls could have survived and the burned roof been rebuilt and raised in the next phase of rebuilding. To date, there has not been found a record of the burning of the house. Phase Four Plan of House after Rebuilding in 1800 The house is rebuilt by the (undocumented) 1800 fire and raised to two and one half stories with a hip roof; fireplace chimneys are raised in height. Phase Five Plan of House with Additions between 1811 and 1870 The house has been expanded, extending to the rear and across the top of the earliest section of the house to have a unified squared-off shape. The hip roof has been extended further to the west, the fireplaces and chimneys remain as they were with the previous expansion, and a new second floor is installed throughout. (It is unknown just which of these changes were made by David Bevier and which by his son Louis.) By 1811, David Bevier’s property is assessed at a value of $13,000; in 1822 when he died, David Bevier’s estate is valued at $20,000. Following David’s death, Louis Bevier and his wife, Maria, occupy the house. After the death of Louis in 1826, his widow and eight children live in the house until Maria’s death in 1859. Then son Louis Bevier (1822-1911) occupies the house. External changes having been accomplished before 1870, it is then that Louis Bevier undertakes extensive alterations to the inside of the house. Phase Six-A Plan of the House in 1870s In 1870, Louis Bevier makes extensive alterations and renovations. Interior stonewalls remaining from earlier expansions are removed. Partitions and stairways are reconfigured. The earlier wood-burning fireplaces and chimneys are removed throughout the house, and two new central chimneys are built for central cast iron stove connections for the first and second floors. New windows are added on the first floor in the location of the earlier fireplaces on the north and south exterior walls. These windows can be identified by their bluestone lintels. An observation room is built between the two chimneys at the top of the house for viewing the countryside, Most of the earlier twelve over twelve lite window sash and frames are replaced with “modern” two over two balanced sash and frames. Phase Six-B The observation room has been removed and replaced by an observation deck with a railing. Large dormer windows have been added to the attic on all four sides of the roof for light and ventilation, and a large roofed porch is built on the east entry side of the house, which wraps around the north side. After Louis’ death in 1911, the house is occupied by his daughters.

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