Real Estate
Home for 295 years, one way to describe the Albertus Van Loon house, 85 North Washington street, Athens, New York. Built before there was a George Washington or Athens New York. The river flowing by was named North River when this door first opened. The Delaware was South River.
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Listed today on Zillow with a increasing value and, incredibly, “built 1725.”

Well cared for…..

…..solid masonry walls with timber additions.

Right on the Hudson River.

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Albertus is a Great+ Uncle for Pam. She felt the connection to this place, marveled at the well build masonry and solid windows, absolutely loved the ivy. 85 North Washington was our last stop.

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It is beautiful. Y’all should buy it!
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Athens is pleasant, we are happy in Ithaca.. Our grandchildren are close by.
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Who did think this quint Town would be in middle of a city
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It is in the Catskills. Albany is 30 miles away.
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Incredible! That this house was built on the Hudson River before it was called the Hudson, and there was no town yet. Beautiful photos. Thanks for this series, Michael Stephen, I enjoyed it.
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I appreciate your read, Jet.
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I live only about 50 yards from a house built in 1743. This one looks more ancient and smaller, but it seems very solid still.
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Wow..
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Ya’ll this is great! I want to buy it for my Girl and me, but I just don’t think I can afford it! ( Well, that’s not going to work because I’m going into the Air Force) Anyway, great post!
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Thanks
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Your Welcome. Could you do a post sometime on Germany?
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was there only once for a layover in Frankfort, sadly.
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Amazing and beautiful! Thank’s Michael.
Keep well.
Elvira
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Good to hear from you Elvira
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I’m so glad you made this last stop and that you shared it with us. What a great post and marvelous photos of this very interesting historic home.
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My pleasure….your message of enjoyment is most appreciated.
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