German Palatine Farmstead
What has been accomplished...
In July of 2002, the Rhinebeck (Quitman) Resource Center for Preservation, Inc. received a valuable gift—one of Rhinebeck's earliest properties linked to the 1710 German Palatine immigration to the Hudson River Valley. As a leading agency in the realm of historic preservation, the Rhinebeck (Quitman) Resource Center for Preservation, Inc.
In July of 2002, the Rhinebeck (Quitman) Resource Center for Preservation, Inc. received a valuable gift—one of Rhinebeck's earliest properties linked to the 1710 German Palatine immigration to the Hudson River Valley. As a leading agency in the realm of historic preservation, the Rhinebeck (Quitman) Resource Center for Preservation, Inc. spearheads a coalition aimed at restoring this remarkable 1727-1840 farmstead. This site stands out as a piece of Rhinebeck history, having survived the challenges of twentieth-century development, with only a minimal electrical system as a modern intrusion. The last resident of this historic property was a member of the Elseffer family, who purchased it seven generations ago in 1762 from its original owner, Franz Neher. The significance of this site, which includes the 1770 Dutch barn, was recognized when it was listed on the State and National Register of Historic Properties in April 2003.
Our Team of Volunteers
Our dedicated and hardworking team consists of experts in history, architecture, and preservation, all passionate about highlighting the significance of German Palatine immigration. They have devoted countless hours to the painstaking historic preservation of the 1770 Dutch barn and the 1724-1840 farmstead house, which are vital pieces of
Our dedicated and hardworking team consists of experts in history, architecture, and preservation, all passionate about highlighting the significance of German Palatine immigration. They have devoted countless hours to the painstaking historic preservation of the 1770 Dutch barn and the 1724-1840 farmstead house, which are vital pieces of Rhinebeck history. We are forever indebted to them for their incredible work. We invite anyone interested in investing their time in this treasure of Rhinebeck to join us!
The Next Project
The Next Project
The stone foundation of the farmstead house, a vital part of our historic preservation efforts related to German Palatine immigration in the Rhinebeck history, needs to be rebuilt, shored up, and repointed. This extensive job will be accomplished in several phases. The first phase will concentrate on the west wall, which features an area
The stone foundation of the farmstead house, a vital part of our historic preservation efforts related to German Palatine immigration in the Rhinebeck history, needs to be rebuilt, shored up, and repointed. This extensive job will be accomplished in several phases. The first phase will concentrate on the west wall, which features an area bulging into the basement space that must be dismantled and rebuilt. The cost for this phase is $17,333. Upon completion, attention will turn to the entrance to the basement and its collapsing door framing, also estimated at $17,333. Financial support from our membership and community for this important project will be greatly appreciated.