Martin Van Buren, National Historic Site

  • Also Known As: Lindenwald

  • Address: 1013 Old Post Rd (NY 9H)
  • Vicinity: Albany Ave, E of Kinderhook
  • Travel Genus: Sight
  • Sight Category: Building

...plain republicans of the north and planters of the south.

Politics before the Civil War was a whirlwind of opposing interest groups. Martin Van Buren was able to unite those groups becoming president in 1837. As frustration and violence over the extension of slavery grew in the 1840's, Van Buren ran for the presidency twice more from this house. He hoped to unite sectional interests but failed; ultimately so did the union. - NPS


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Timeline

Y/M/D Person Association Description Composition Food Event
Y/M/D Person Association Description Composition Food Event
Abraham Van Buren Significant name
Richard Upjohn Architect
Van Ness,Peter Architect
1841/00/00
1862/07/24 Martin Van Buren Died Martin Van Buren dies at home

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Particulars for Martin Van Buren, National Historic Site:
Architectural Style American Colonial Revival
Sight Category Building
Other Description Georgian colonial
Area of Significance Military
Level of Significance National
Criteria Person
Area of Significance Politics-government
Owner Private
Historic Use Single dwelling



US National Registry of Historic Places Data »

Accurate at time of registration: 15th October 1966

PLACE DETAILS
Registry Name: Van Buren, Martin, National Historic Site
Registry Address: E of Kinderhook on NY 9H
Registry Number: 66000510
Resource Type: Building
Owner: Private
Architect: Van Ness,Peter; Upjohn,Richard
Architectural Style: Colonial revival, Other
Attribute: Georgian colonial
Contributing Buildings: 1
Other Certification: Designated National Landmark, Additional documentation
Certification: Listed in the National Register
Nominator Name: National Historic Landmark
CULTURAL DETAILS
Level of Significance: National
Area of Significance: Military, Politics-government
Applicable Criteria: Person
Period of Significance: 1850-1874, 1825-1849
Significant Year: 1841, 1862
Associated People: Van Buren,Martin
Historic Function: Domestic
Historic Sub-Function: Single dwelling
Current Function: Recreation and Culture
Current Sub-Function: Museum

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