Hiram Griggs House

Hiram Griggs House
Hiram Griggs House in 2025
Location111 Prospect Terrace
Altamont, New York
Coordinates42°42′6″N 74°2′7″W / 42.70167°N 74.03528°W / 42.70167; -74.03528
Area.82 acres (0.33 ha)
Built1873
ArchitectZeh, Robert L.
Architectural styleItalianate
NRHP reference No.10000483[1]
Added to NRHPJuly 19, 2010

The Hiram Griggs House is a historic house located at 111 Prospect Terrace in the vicinity of Altamont, Albany County, New York.

Description and history

Built in 1873 by Robert L. Zeh, it is a two-story, Italianate-style frame dwelling that is five bays wide and two bays deep, standing on a limestone foundation. It is named for its original owner Hiram Griggs (1836-1909) who is historically significant as the first mayor of the village of Altamont, holding that position for eight consecutive one-year terms.[2]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 19, 2010.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b "National Register of Historic Places" (PDF). WEEKLY LIST OF ACTIONS TAKEN ON PROPERTIES: 7/19/10 THROUGH 7/23/10. National Park Service. July 30, 2010.
  2. ^ Travis Bowman (June 2009). National Register of Historic Places Registration: New York SP Griggs, Hiram, House. National Archives and Records Administration. Retrieved October 22, 2025. (Downloading may be slow.)