Kiersted house
United States historic place
Dubois-Kierstede Stone House is one of several historic stone buildings in Saugerties, New York. It was built in 1727 and modified over the years. It is currently the home of the Saugerties Historical Society, which operates the structure as the Kiersted House Museum. In 2001, the society received a $150k grant to further restore the building. The house was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1998.
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