HISTORY
2021
Sarah and Jim become the newest owners of this magical place. We can’t wait to welcome you!
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2007
Miss Lily is born. We think.
A lady never reveals her age.
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1983
Chet and Myra Cunningham acquire The Black Walnut Farm
We owe a lot of the charm of this place to Chet and Myra Cunningham, who restored the house to what it is today.
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1902
Benjamin Myer Brink publishes “The Early History of Saugerties”
Former owner of the property publishes the first written history of Saugerties, written in the stone house.
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1891
On October 2, The Barn at Black Walnut Farm is erected by JJ Keller, Freese Brothers and Shoemakers
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1855
“Ulster” becomes “Saugerties”
The village was incorporated in 1831 as "Ulster," but it changed its name to "Saugerties" in 1855.
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1817
The Myer Family acquires the Farm
The very first records of the Black Walnut Farm are in place. Daniel Polhemus sells the house to Benjamin Myer for $2,450. At the time, the stone house is a 7 bedroom house, with two staircases. It’s believed the house was used as a guest house for travelers off of Kings Highway.
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1747
The Dutch built house on the Black Walnut Farm is erected.
As written on the front of the house, “PW + AW,” the original owners, build the stone farm house.