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James Vanderpoel House
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The James Vanderpoel House is a distinguished example of Federal period architecture. Originally the home of a prominent lawyer and politician, James Vanderpoel, and his family, the house and its furnishings reflect an elegant lifestyle in a prosperous, early 19th-century village.
The fashionable Federal style emphasized lightness of proportion, symmetry, and delicate ornamentation. From the formal parlor to the children's bedroom, the James Vanderpoel House is being restored to its original 1820s appearance.
An annual craft fair and children's programs are held on the grounds. Group tours emphasize the restoration process as well as 19th-century culture in Columbia County.
The James Vanderpoel House is a distinguished example of Federal period architecture. Originally the home of a prominent lawyer and politician, James Vanderpoel, and his family, the house and its furnishings reflect an elegant lifestyle in a prosperous, early 19th-century village.
The fashionable Federal style emphasized lightness of proportion, symmetry, and delicate ornamentation. From the formal parlor to the children's bedroom, the James Vanderpoel House is being restored to its original 1820s appearance.
An annual craft fair and children's programs are held on the grounds. Group tours emphasize the restoration process as well as 19th-century culture in Columbia County.